- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kerman, CA
Kerman High
Federal NCES profile for Kerman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061949008866
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kerman High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Kerman · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kerman High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kerman High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Kerman, CA.
School address
District: Kerman Unified · California
NCES ID 061949008866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Kerman High held near 1,480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.4 → 72.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-60 students YoY 061949008866 · Kerman, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,493 enr · 20.7:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Kerman Middle (810 students)
Kerman High held near 1,480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.4 → 72.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kerman High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kerman High
1,493 students
- Kerman Middle
Kerman Middle
810 students
- Goldenrod Elem
Goldenrod Elementary
617 students
- Kerman-Floyd E 567
Kerman-Floyd Elementary
567 students
- Liberty Elemen 563
Liberty Elementary
563 students
- Sun Empire Ele 490
Sun Empire Elementary
490 students
What this shows Kerman High reports 1,493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kerman High compares
Kerman High 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,493 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,493
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$15,605
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
White 7.3%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Kerman High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kerman Unified reports $15,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kerman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goldenrod Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kerman-Floyd Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sun Empire Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kerman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~1,493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kerman High
How many students attend Kerman High?
Kerman High has 1,493 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kerman, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,540 (2022-23) → 1,480 (2023-24), nearly flat (-60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kerman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kerman High is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kerman High?
72.7% of students at Kerman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kerman High?
The largest demographic group at Kerman High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Kerman, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kerman High?
Kerman High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kerman High rank among public schools in Kerman?
By Resource Investment Index, Kerman High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Kerman, 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 Kerman on the city page.
What other schools are in Kerman Unified?
Besides Kerman High, Kerman Unified also operates Kerman Middle (810 students), Goldenrod Elementary (617 students), and Kerman-Floyd Elementary (567 students). See the Kerman Unified district page for the complete list.