- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Mclane High
Federal NCES profile for Mclane High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061455001754
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclane High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #20 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclane High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclane High ranks #20 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455001754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Mclane High grew from 1,945 students in 2022-23 to 2,045 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 91.9 → 99.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+100 students YoY 061455001754 · Fresno, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,056 enr · 22.6:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Mclane High grew from 1,945 students in 2022-23 to 2,045 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 91.9 → 99.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mclane High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High
2,858 students
- Bullard High
Bullard High
2,485 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,339 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
2,175 students
- This school
Mclane High
2,056 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover High
2,040 students
What this shows Mclane High reports 2,056 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclane High compares
Mclane High is a growing 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,056 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,056
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$20,909
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%
Asian 14.4%
African American 5.2%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Mclane High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mclane High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mclane High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,339
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,175
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Fresno
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Sunnyside High
Standard public school
2,858 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Bullard High
Standard public school
2,485 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Clovis North High
Standard public school
2,360 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,339 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Clovis West High
Standard public school
2,184 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt High
Standard public school
2,175 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,056 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mclane High
How many students attend Mclane High?
Mclane High has 2,056 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,945 (2022-23) → 2,045 (2023-24), up 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclane High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclane High is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mclane High?
70.7% of students at Mclane High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclane High?
The largest demographic group at Mclane High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclane High?
Mclane High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mclane High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclane High ranks #20 of 25 high schools in Fresno, 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 Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Fresno Unified?
Besides Mclane High, Fresno Unified also operates Sunnyside High (2,858 students), Bullard High (2,485 students), and Edison High (2,339 students). See the Fresno Unified district page for the complete list.