- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Selma, CA
Selma High
Federal NCES profile for Selma High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063627006188
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selma High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Selma High has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selma High ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Selma, CA.
School address
District: Selma Unified · California
NCES ID 063627006188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Selma High held near 1,775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.2 → 90.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 063627006188 · Selma, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,721 enr · 18.7:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln Middle (892 students)
Selma High held near 1,775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.2 → 90.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Selma High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Selma High
1,721 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Middle
892 students
- Andrew Jackson 640
Andrew Jackson Elementary
640 students
- Theodore Roose 634
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
634 students
- Eric White Ele 630
Eric White Elementary
630 students
- Indianola Elem 420
Indianola Elementary
420 students
What this shows Selma High reports 1,721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selma High compares
Selma 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 | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,721 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,721
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$19,725
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.9%
White 4.0%
Asian 3.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Selma High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Selma Unified reports $19,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Selma High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eric White Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indianola Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selma High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~1,721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Selma High
How many students attend Selma High?
Selma High has 1,721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Selma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,742 (2022-23) → 1,775 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selma High?
The student-teacher ratio at Selma High is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% 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 Selma High?
77.6% of students at Selma High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selma High?
The largest demographic group at Selma High is Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment, in Selma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selma High?
Selma High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Selma High rank among public schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Selma High ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Selma, 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 Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma Unified?
Besides Selma High, Selma Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln Middle (892 students), Andrew Jackson Elementary (640 students), and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary (634 students). See the Selma Unified district page for the complete list.