Enrollment
807
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fowler, CA
Fowler High
Federal NCES profile for Fowler High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061425001638
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Fowler · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fowler High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Fowler, CA.
School address
District: Fowler Unified · California
NCES ID 061425001638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fowler High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fowler High
Fowler High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Fowler, California, enrolling 807 students.
At 22.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 807 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,550 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #314.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fowler Unified also operates John Sutter Middle (579 students) and Marshall Elementary (486 students) alongside Fowler High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fowler High compares
Fowler High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.5%
Asian 11.0%
White 7.6%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Fowler High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fowler Unified, which includes Fowler High.
$15,455
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 59.6%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fowler High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Sutter Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malaga Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fowler Academy Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~807 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fowler High
How many students attend Fowler High?
Fowler High has 807 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fowler, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler High is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fowler High?
71.8% of students at Fowler High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowler High?
The largest demographic group at Fowler High is Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment, in Fowler, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler High?
Fowler High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fowler High rank among public schools in Fowler?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Fowler, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fowler on the city page.
Is Fowler High a good school?
Fowler High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fowler Unified?
Besides Fowler High, Fowler Unified also operates John Sutter Middle (579 students), Marshall Elementary (486 students), and Fremont Elementary (473 students). See the Fowler Unified district page for the complete list.
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