Enrollment
2,017
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madera, CA
Matilda Torres High
Federal NCES profile for Matilda Torres High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062334014457
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matilda Torres High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Matilda Torres High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matilda Torres High ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
NCES ID 062334014457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Matilda Torres High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Matilda Torres High
Matilda Torres High is a high-poverty, large high school in Madera, California, enrolling 2,017 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,017 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 209 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #165, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Madera's high schools, it stands alongside Madera High (1,869 students): Matilda Torres High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.5:1 vs 23.7:1).
Madera Unified also operates Madera High (1,869 students) and Madera South High (1,859 students) alongside Matilda Torres 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 Matilda Torres High compares
Matilda Torres 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,017 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,017
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$15,587
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
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 92.2%
White 4.7%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Matilda Torres High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madera Unified, which includes Matilda Torres High.
$15,587
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 70.9%
Federal 15.7%
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 Matilda Torres High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madera High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madera South High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Smaller | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matilda Torres 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
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Madera High
Standard public school
1,869 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Madera South High
Standard public school
1,859 students 20.9:1 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
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 (~2,017 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Matilda Torres High
How many students attend Matilda Torres High?
Matilda Torres High has 2,017 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madera, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matilda Torres High?
The student-teacher ratio at Matilda Torres High is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matilda Torres High?
80.1% of students at Matilda Torres High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matilda Torres High?
The largest demographic group at Matilda Torres High is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matilda Torres High?
Matilda Torres High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Matilda Torres High rank among high schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Matilda Torres High ranks #7 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.
Is Matilda Torres High a good school?
Matilda Torres High earns 23/100 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 Madera Unified?
Besides Matilda Torres High, Madera Unified also operates Madera High (1,869 students), Madera South High (1,859 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle (948 students). See the Madera Unified district page for the complete list.
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