- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcfarland, CA
Mcfarland High School Early College
Federal NCES profile for Mcfarland High School Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062423007315
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcfarland High School Early College earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcfarland High School Early College has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfarland High School Early College ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Mcfarland, CA.
School address
District: Mcfarland Unified · California
NCES ID 062423007315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Mcfarland High School Early College shrank from 1,021 students in 2022-23 to 956 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 42.3 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 062423007315 · Mcfarland, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,027 enr · 24.5:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Kern Avenue Elementary (700 students)
Mcfarland High School Early College shrank from 1,021 students in 2022-23 to 956 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 42.3 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mcfarland High School Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcfarland High School Early College
1,027 students
- Kern Avenue El
Kern Avenue Elementary
700 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary
542 students
- Mcfarland Juni
Mcfarland Junior High
494 students
- Browning Road
Browning Road Steam Academy
453 students
- San Joaquin Hi 43
San Joaquin High (Continuation)
43 students
What this shows Mcfarland High School Early College reports 1,027 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcfarland High School Early College compares
Mcfarland High School Early College 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,027
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$16,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%
White 0.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.8, Mcfarland High School Early College is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Mcfarland Unified reports $16,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcfarland High School Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Browning Road Steam Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Joaquin High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcfarland High School Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,027 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcfarland High School Early College
How many students attend Mcfarland High School Early College?
Mcfarland High School Early College has 1,027 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcfarland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,021 (2022-23) → 956 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland High School Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland High School Early College is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcfarland High School Early College?
79.6% of students at Mcfarland High School Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcfarland High School Early College?
The largest demographic group at Mcfarland High School Early College is Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcfarland High School Early College?
Mcfarland High School Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Mcfarland High School Early College rank among public schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfarland High School Early College ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Mcfarland, 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 Mcfarland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcfarland Unified?
Besides Mcfarland High School Early College, Mcfarland Unified also operates Kern Avenue Elementary (700 students), Horizon Elementary (542 students), and Mcfarland Junior High (494 students). See the Mcfarland Unified district page for the complete list.