- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Maxwell, CA
Maxwell Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Maxwell Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062415003642
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxwell Sr High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Maxwell · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for California
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxwell Sr High has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell Sr High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Maxwell, CA.
School address
District: Maxwell Unified · California
NCES ID 062415003642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Maxwell Sr High held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 062415003642 · Maxwell, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 14.6:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Maxwell Elementary (124 students)
Maxwell Sr High held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maxwell Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maxwell Elemen
Maxwell Elementary
124 students
- This school
Maxwell Sr High
117 students
- Maxwell Middle
Maxwell Middle
90 students
What this shows Maxwell Sr High reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maxwell Sr High compares
Maxwell Sr 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,438
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 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.5%
White 36.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Maxwell Sr High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Maxwell Unified reports $19,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maxwell Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maxwell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxwell Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maxwell Sr High
How many students attend Maxwell Sr High?
Maxwell Sr High has 117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Maxwell, CA. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Sr High is 14.6:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% 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 Maxwell Sr High?
55.3% of students at Maxwell Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maxwell Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Maxwell Sr High is Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment, in Maxwell, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxwell Sr High?
Maxwell Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Maxwell Sr High rank among public schools in Maxwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell Sr High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Maxwell, 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 Maxwell Unified?
Besides Maxwell Sr High, Maxwell Unified also operates Maxwell Elementary (124 students) and Maxwell Middle (90 students). See the Maxwell Unified district page for the complete list.