- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062223011418
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Ronald E. Mcnair High held near 1,713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 93.2 → 93.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 062223011418 · Stockton, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,644 enr · 17.7:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Tokay High (2,058 students)
Ronald E. Mcnair High held near 1,713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE held 93.2 → 93.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ronald E. Mcnair High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tokay High
Tokay High
2,058 students
- Lodi High
Lodi High
1,952 students
- Bear Creek Hig
Bear Creek High
1,925 students
- This school
Ronald E. Mcnair High
1,644 students
- Lodi Middle
Lodi Middle
893 students
- Ellerth E. Lar
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary
890 students
What this shows Ronald E. Mcnair High reports 1,644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald E. Mcnair High compares
Ronald E. Mcnair 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Lodi Unified reports $16,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,644 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,768 (2022-23) → 1,713 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
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 28/100 (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 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.
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.