- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lynwood, CA
Lynwood High
Federal NCES profile for Lynwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062316003536
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynwood High earns 33/100 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 Lynwood · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynwood High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynwood High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lynwood, CA.
School address
District: Lynwood Unified · California
NCES ID 062316003536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Lynwood High held near 1,882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.3 → 82.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 062316003536 · Lynwood, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,858 enr · 21.6:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Marco Antonio Firebaugh High (1,633 students)
Lynwood High held near 1,882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.3 → 82.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lynwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lynwood High
1,858 students
- Marco Antonio
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
1,633 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
882 students
- Hosler Middle
Hosler Middle
754 students
- Will Rogers El 684
Will Rogers Elementary
684 students
- Lindbergh Elem 552
Lindbergh Elementary
552 students
What this shows Lynwood High reports 1,858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lynwood High compares
Lynwood 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,858 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,858
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$19,542
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.8%
African American 6.9%
White 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Lynwood High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynwood Unified reports $19,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lynwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Antonio Firebaugh High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hosler Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Lynwood
3 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 (~1,858 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lynwood High
How many students attend Lynwood High?
Lynwood High has 1,858 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lynwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,946 (2022-23) → 1,882 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynwood High is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lynwood High?
83.2% of students at Lynwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynwood High?
The largest demographic group at Lynwood High is Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment, in Lynwood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynwood High?
Lynwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Lynwood High rank among high schools in Lynwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynwood High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lynwood, 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 Lynwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynwood Unified?
Besides Lynwood High, Lynwood Unified also operates Marco Antonio Firebaugh High (1,633 students), Cesar Chavez Middle (882 students), and Hosler Middle (754 students). See the Lynwood Unified district page for the complete list.