Enrollment
1,027
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062423007315
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcfarland High School Early College compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcfarland High School Early College
Mcfarland High School Early College is a high-poverty, large high school in Mcfarland, California, enrolling 1,027 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,027 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 857 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #371.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mcfarland Unified also operates Kern Avenue Elementary (700 students) and Horizon Elementary (542 students) alongside Mcfarland High School Early College.
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 Mcfarland High School Early College compares
Mcfarland High School Early College on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,602
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcfarland Unified, which includes Mcfarland High School Early College.
$14,602
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 63.9%
Federal 18.0%
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 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
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~1,027 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
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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.
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 30/100 (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 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.
Is Mcfarland High School Early College a good school?
Mcfarland High School Early College earns 30/100 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. 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 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.
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