Enrollment
1,644
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stockton, CA
Ronald E. Mcnair High
Federal NCES profile for Ronald E. Mcnair High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062223011418
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald E. Mcnair High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #14 of 19
- high schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- small classes for California
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald E. Mcnair High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald E. Mcnair High ranks #14 of 19 high schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Lodi Unified · California
NCES ID 062223011418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ronald E. Mcnair High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ronald E. Mcnair High
Ronald E. Mcnair High is a higher-need, large high school in Stockton, California, enrolling 1,644 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,644 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 361 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #209.
Its student body is led by Asian (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Stockton's high schools, it stands alongside Lincoln High (2,801 students): Ronald E. Mcnair High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 22.1:1).
Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students) and Lodi High (1,952 students) alongside Ronald E. Mcnair High.
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 Ronald E. Mcnair High compares
Ronald E. Mcnair High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,644 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,644
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$15,195
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 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
Asian 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
African American 9.3%
White 4.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Ronald E. Mcnair High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi Unified, which includes Ronald E. Mcnair High.
$15,195
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 64.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 Ronald E. Mcnair High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellerth E. Larson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald E. Mcnair High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Stockton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lincoln High
Standard public school
2,801 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,355 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez High
Standard public school
2,021 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Bear Creek High
Standard public school
1,925 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Stagg Senior High
Standard public school
1,677 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Weston Ranch High
Standard public school
1,164 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,644 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ronald E. Mcnair High
How many students attend Ronald E. Mcnair High?
Ronald E. Mcnair High has 1,644 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stockton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald E. Mcnair High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald E. Mcnair High is 17.7:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Ronald E. Mcnair High?
67.5% of students at Ronald E. Mcnair High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald E. Mcnair High?
The largest demographic group at Ronald E. Mcnair High is Asian at 42.7% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald E. Mcnair High?
Ronald E. Mcnair High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Ronald E. Mcnair High rank among high schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald E. Mcnair High ranks #14 of 19 high schools in Stockton, 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 Stockton on the city page.
Is Ronald E. Mcnair High a good school?
Ronald E. Mcnair High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Lodi Unified?
Besides Ronald E. Mcnair High, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.
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