- Enrollment
- 1,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062316010903
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High held near 1,581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.7 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 062316010903 · Lynwood, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,633 enr · 22.1:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynwood High (1,858 students)
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High held near 1,581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.7 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lynwood High
Lynwood High
1,858 students
- This school
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 Marco Antonio Firebaugh High reports 1,633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marco Antonio Firebaugh High compares
Marco Antonio Firebaugh 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Lynwood Unified reports $19,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~1,633 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,606 (2022-23) → 1,581 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.