Enrollment
1,493
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061949008866
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Kerman · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kerman High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kerman High
Kerman High is a higher-need, large high school in Kerman, California, enrolling 1,493 students.
At 20.7:1, 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 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,493 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #96.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kerman Unified also operates Kerman Middle (810 students) and Goldenrod Elementary (617 students) alongside Kerman 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 Kerman High compares
Kerman 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,384
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kerman Unified, which includes Kerman High.
$13,384
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 68.1%
Federal 17.0%
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 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
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
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 (~1,493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kerman High a good school?
Kerman High earns 36/100 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 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.
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