- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Caruthers, CA
Marc High
Federal NCES profile for Marc High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060006700732
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marc High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Caruthers · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marc High has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marc High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Caruthers, CA.
School address
District: Caruthers Unified · California
NCES ID 060006700732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Marc High grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+54.5%).
Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 0.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 060006700732 · Caruthers, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 18:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Caruthers Elementary (836 students)
Marc High grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+54.5%). Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 0.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marc High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caruthers Elem
Caruthers Elementary
836 students
- Caruthers High
Caruthers High
682 students
- This school 18
Marc High
18 students
What this shows Marc High reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marc High compares
Marc High is a growing 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,814
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 22.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Marc High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Caruthers Unified reports $18,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marc High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caruthers Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caruthers High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marc High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Caruthers
1 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 (~18 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marc High
How many students attend Marc High?
Marc High has 18 students enrolled. It is a high school in Caruthers, CA. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marc High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marc High is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Marc High?
72.7% of students at Marc High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marc High?
The largest demographic group at Marc High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Caruthers, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marc High?
Marc High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Marc High rank among public schools in Caruthers?
By Resource Investment Index, Marc High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Caruthers, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caruthers Unified?
Besides Marc High, Caruthers Unified also operates Caruthers Elementary (836 students) and Caruthers High (682 students). See the Caruthers Unified district page for the complete list.