- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madera, CA
Madera South High
Federal NCES profile for Madera South High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062334011679
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madera South High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Madera South High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madera South High ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
NCES ID 062334011679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-139 students YoY
Madera South High shrank from 1,994 students in 2022-23 to 1,855 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 90.0 → 85.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-139 students YoY 062334011679 · Madera, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,859 enr · 20.9:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Matilda Torres High (2,017 students)
Madera South High shrank from 1,994 students in 2022-23 to 1,855 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 90.0 → 85.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Madera South High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matilda Torres
Matilda Torres High
2,017 students
- Madera High
Madera High
1,869 students
- This school
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 South High reports 1,859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madera South High compares
Madera South High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,859 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,859
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.1%
African American 2.2%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, Madera South High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Madera Unified reports $18,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madera South High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Torres High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack G. Desmond Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madera South High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 High
Standard public school
1,869 students 23.7:1 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 (~1,859 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madera South High
How many students attend Madera South High?
Madera South High has 1,859 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,994 (2022-23) → 1,855 (2023-24), down 139.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madera South High?
The student-teacher ratio at Madera South High is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Madera South High?
84.6% of students at Madera South High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madera South High?
The largest demographic group at Madera South High is Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madera South High?
Madera South High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madera South High rank among high schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Madera South High ranks #1 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 South High, Madera Unified also operates Matilda Torres High (2,017 students), Madera High (1,869 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle (948 students). See the Madera Unified district page for the complete list.