- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madera, CA
Madera High
Federal NCES profile for Madera High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062334003548
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madera High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Madera High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madera High ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
NCES ID 062334003548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Madera High held near 1,865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.5 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 062334003548 · Madera, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,869 enr · 23.7:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Matilda Torres High (2,017 students)
Madera High held near 1,865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.5 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Madera High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matilda Torres
Matilda Torres High
2,017 students
- This school
Madera High
1,869 students
- Madera South H
Madera South High
1,859 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
865 students
- Jack G. Desmon
Jack G. Desmond Middle
838 students
What this shows Madera High reports 1,869 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madera High compares
Madera 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,869 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,869
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$18,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.9%
White 7.3%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Madera High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Madera Unified reports $18,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madera High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Torres High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madera South High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack G. Desmond Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madera High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Madera
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Matilda Torres High
Standard public school
2,017 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Madera South High
Standard public school
1,859 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Liberty High
Standard public school
748 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain Vista High
Alternative education program
162 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Sherman Thomas Charter High
Standard public school
69 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Independence Continuation High
Alternative education program
45 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,869 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madera High
How many students attend Madera High?
Madera High has 1,869 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,858 (2022-23) → 1,865 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madera High?
The student-teacher ratio at Madera High is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madera High?
68.0% of students at Madera High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madera High?
The largest demographic group at Madera High is Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madera High?
Madera High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Madera High rank among high schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Madera High ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Madera, 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 Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Madera Unified?
Besides Madera High, Madera Unified also operates Matilda Torres High (2,017 students), Madera South High (1,859 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle (948 students). See the Madera Unified district page for the complete list.