Enrollment
43
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcfarland, CA
San Joaquin High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for San Joaquin High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062423007780
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Joaquin High (Continuation) earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
San Joaquin High (Continuation) has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Joaquin High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Mcfarland, CA.
School address
District: Mcfarland Unified · California
NCES ID 062423007780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Joaquin High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Joaquin High (Continuation)
San Joaquin High (Continuation) is a high-poverty, small high school in Mcfarland, California, enrolling 43 students.
At 21.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 86.8% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of California schools, with 43 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 86 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mcfarland Unified also operates Mcfarland High School Early College (1,027 students) and Kern Avenue Elementary (700 students) alongside San Joaquin High (Continuation).
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 San Joaquin High (Continuation) compares
San Joaquin High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,602
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 95.3%
White 2.3%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, San Joaquin High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcfarland Unified, which includes San Joaquin High (Continuation).
$14,602
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 63.9%
Federal 18.0%
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 San Joaquin High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcfarland High School Early College | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kern Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Browning Road Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Joaquin High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~43 students)
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Frequently asked questions about San Joaquin High (Continuation)
How many students attend San Joaquin High (Continuation)?
San Joaquin High (Continuation) has 43 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcfarland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Joaquin High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at San Joaquin High (Continuation) is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Joaquin High (Continuation)?
86.8% of students at San Joaquin High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Joaquin High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at San Joaquin High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Joaquin High (Continuation)?
San Joaquin High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Joaquin High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, San Joaquin High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Mcfarland, 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 Mcfarland on the city page.
Is San Joaquin High (Continuation) a good school?
San Joaquin High (Continuation) earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest 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 Mcfarland Unified?
Besides San Joaquin High (Continuation), Mcfarland Unified also operates Mcfarland High School Early College (1,027 students), Kern Avenue Elementary (700 students), and Horizon Elementary (542 students). See the Mcfarland Unified district page for the complete list.
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