Enrollment
1,633
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lynwood, CA
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
Federal NCES profile for Marco Antonio Firebaugh High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062316010903
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Lynwood · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marco Antonio Firebaugh High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Lynwood, CA.
School address
District: Lynwood Unified · California
NCES ID 062316010903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marco Antonio Firebaugh High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High is a high-poverty, large high school in Lynwood, California, enrolling 1,633 students.
At 22.1:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 82.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,633 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 259 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lynwood's high schools, it stands alongside Lynwood High (1,858 students): Marco Antonio Firebaugh High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 21.6:1).
Lynwood Unified also operates Lynwood High (1,858 students) and Cesar Chavez Middle (882 students) alongside Marco Antonio Firebaugh High.
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 Marco Antonio Firebaugh High compares
Marco Antonio Firebaugh 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,633 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,633
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$18,547
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 96.3%
African American 2.9%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Marco Antonio Firebaugh High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynwood Unified, which includes Marco Antonio Firebaugh High.
$18,547
Per student
+12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 72.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 Marco Antonio Firebaugh High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood 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 Marco Antonio Firebaugh High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~1,633 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
How many students attend Marco Antonio Firebaugh High?
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High has 1,633 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lynwood, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marco Antonio Firebaugh High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marco Antonio Firebaugh High is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marco Antonio Firebaugh High?
82.3% of students at Marco Antonio Firebaugh High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marco Antonio Firebaugh High?
The largest demographic group at Marco Antonio Firebaugh High is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in Lynwood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marco Antonio Firebaugh High?
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Marco Antonio Firebaugh High rank among high schools in Lynwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Marco Antonio Firebaugh High ranks #3 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.
Is Marco Antonio Firebaugh High a good school?
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High earns 50/100 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 Lynwood Unified?
Besides Marco Antonio Firebaugh High, Lynwood Unified also operates Lynwood High (1,858 students), Cesar Chavez Middle (882 students), and Hosler Middle (754 students). See the Lynwood Unified district page for the complete list.
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