- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garden Grove, CA
Marie L. Hare High
Federal NCES profile for Marie L. Hare High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061488007724
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marie L. Hare High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #7 of 51
- public schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for California
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marie L. Hare High has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marie L. Hare High ranks #7 of 51 public schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488007724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Marie L. Hare High shrank from 258 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-19.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 061488007724 · Garden Grove, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 13.6:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Marie L. Hare High shrank from 258 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-19.8%). Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marie L. Hare High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- This school 218
Marie L. Hare High
218 students
What this shows Marie L. Hare High reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marie L. Hare High compares
Marie L. Hare 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
88.1%
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
$20,023
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.9%
Asian 9.7%
White 5.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Marie L. Hare High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marie L. Hare High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marie L. Hare High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Garden Grove
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marie L. Hare High
How many students attend Marie L. Hare High?
Marie L. Hare High has 218 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marie L. Hare High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marie L. Hare High is 13.6:1, which is 37% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% lower 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 Marie L. Hare High?
89.5% of students at Marie L. Hare High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marie L. Hare High?
The largest demographic group at Marie L. Hare High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marie L. Hare High?
Marie L. Hare High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Marie L. Hare High rank among public schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Marie L. Hare High ranks #7 of 51 public schools in Garden Grove, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Garden Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Marie L. Hare High, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.