- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parlier, CA
Parlier High
Federal NCES profile for Parlier 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 062991004657
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parlier High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Parlier · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parlier High has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parlier High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Parlier, CA.
School address
District: Parlier Unified · California
NCES ID 062991004657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Parlier High held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 062991004657 · Parlier, CA High · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 18.8:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Parlier Junior High (566 students)
Parlier High held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Parlier High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Parlier High
901 students
- Parlier Junior
Parlier Junior High
566 students
- Cesar E Chavez
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
439 students
- John C Martine
John C Martinez Elementary
434 students
- S Ben Benavide
S Ben Benavidez Elementary
409 students
- Mathew J Brlet
Mathew J Brletic Elementary
407 students
What this shows Parlier High reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parlier High compares
Parlier 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.6%
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.4%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, Parlier High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Parlier Unified reports $18,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parlier High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parlier Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar E Chavez Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John C Martinez Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S Ben Benavidez Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mathew J Brletic Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parlier High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~901 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parlier High
How many students attend Parlier High?
Parlier High has 901 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parlier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 946 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parlier High?
The student-teacher ratio at Parlier High is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher 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 Parlier High?
88.4% of students at Parlier High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parlier High?
The largest demographic group at Parlier High is Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment, in Parlier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parlier High?
Parlier High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Parlier High rank among public schools in Parlier?
By Resource Investment Index, Parlier High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Parlier, 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 Parlier on the city page.
What other schools are in Parlier Unified?
Besides Parlier High, Parlier Unified also operates Parlier Junior High (566 students), Cesar E Chavez Elementary (439 students), and John C Martinez Elementary (434 students). See the Parlier Unified district page for the complete list.