- Enrollment
- 1,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lynwood, CA
Pathway Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Pathway Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062316012156
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathway Independent Study earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Lynwood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 38.2:1
- large classes for California
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathway Independent Study has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathway Independent Study ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Lynwood, CA.
School address
District: Lynwood Unified · California
NCES ID 062316012156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
191 on latest CCD 062316012156 · Lynwood, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 38.2:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynwood High (1,858 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 high schools in Lynwood. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pathway Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lynwood High
Lynwood High
1,858 students
- Marco Antonio
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
1,633 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
882 students
- Hosler Middle
Hosler Middle
754 students
- Will Rogers El 684
Will Rogers Elementary
684 students
- This school 191
Pathway Independent Study
191 students
What this shows Pathway Independent Study reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathway Independent Study compares
Pathway Independent Study vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38.2:1 | ▲ 78% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
38.2:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,542
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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynwood Unified reports $19,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pathway Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marco Antonio Firebaugh High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hosler Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathway Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Lynwood
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathway Independent Study
How many students attend Pathway Independent Study?
Pathway Independent Study has 191 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lynwood, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathway Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathway Independent Study is 38.2:1, which is 78% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 143% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pathway Independent Study?
87.4% of students at Pathway Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathway Independent Study?
Pathway Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Pathway Independent Study rank among high schools in Lynwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathway Independent Study ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Lynwood, 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 Lynwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynwood Unified?
Besides Pathway Independent Study, Lynwood Unified also operates Lynwood High (1,858 students), Marco Antonio Firebaugh High (1,633 students), and Cesar Chavez Middle (882 students). See the Lynwood Unified district page for the complete list.