- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Strathmore, CA
Harmony Magnet Academy
Federal NCES profile for Harmony Magnet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060006412356Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony Magnet Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Strathmore · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony Magnet Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Magnet Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Strathmore, CA.
School address
District: Porterville Unified · California
NCES ID 060006412356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Harmony Magnet Academy held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 060006412356 · Strathmore, CA High · MID · CHARTER
509 enr · 24.2:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Porterville High (2,125 students)
Harmony Magnet Academy held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Harmony Magnet Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Porterville Hi
Porterville High
2,125 students
- Monache High
Monache High
1,855 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,206 students
- Santa Fe Eleme 809
Santa Fe Elementary
809 students
- Pioneer Middle 754
Pioneer Middle
754 students
- This school 509
Harmony Magnet Academy
509 students
What this shows Harmony Magnet Academy reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony Magnet Academy compares
Harmony Magnet Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 19.1%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Harmony Magnet Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Porterville Unified reports $18,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harmony Magnet Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monache High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony Magnet Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar high schools in Strathmore
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony Magnet Academy
How many students attend Harmony Magnet Academy?
Harmony Magnet Academy has 509 students enrolled. It is a high school in Strathmore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Magnet Academy is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony Magnet Academy?
58.2% of students at Harmony Magnet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony Magnet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Harmony Magnet Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Strathmore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony Magnet Academy?
Harmony Magnet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harmony Magnet Academy rank among public schools in Strathmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Magnet Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Strathmore, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Porterville Unified?
Besides Harmony Magnet Academy, Porterville Unified also operates Porterville High (2,125 students), Monache High (1,855 students), and Granite Hills High (1,206 students). See the Porterville Unified district page for the complete list.