Enrollment
1,798
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lemoore, CA
Lemoore High
Federal NCES profile for Lemoore 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 062140002561
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemoore High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Lemoore · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemoore High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemoore High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lemoore, CA.
School address
District: Lemoore Union High · California
NCES ID 062140002561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lemoore High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lemoore High
Lemoore High is a large high school in Lemoore, California, enrolling 1,798 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 below the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,798 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 329 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #230.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 32 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lemoore's high schools, it stands alongside Lemoore Middle College High (255 students): Lemoore High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 19.6:1).
Its district, Lemoore Union High, also runs Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation) (90 students).
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 Lemoore High compares
Lemoore 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 | 45.5% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,798 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,798
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below 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
35.0%
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
$16,647
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
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 62.9%
White 20.9%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Lemoore High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lemoore Union High, which includes Lemoore High.
$16,647
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 66.8%
Federal 11.9%
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 Lemoore High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemoore High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Lemoore
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lemoore Middle College High
Standard public school
255 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lemoore Online College Preparatory High
Standard public school
141 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
90 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,798 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lemoore High
How many students attend Lemoore High?
Lemoore High has 1,798 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lemoore, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemoore High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemoore 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 Lemoore High?
45.5% of students at Lemoore High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemoore High?
The largest demographic group at Lemoore High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Lemoore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemoore High?
Lemoore High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Lemoore High rank among high schools in Lemoore?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemoore High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lemoore, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lemoore on the city page.
Is Lemoore High a good school?
Lemoore High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Lemoore Union High?
Besides Lemoore High, Lemoore Union High also operates Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation) (90 students). See the Lemoore Union High district page for the complete list.
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