Enrollment
1,721
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063627006188
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Selma High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Selma High
Selma High is a high-poverty, large high school in Selma, California, enrolling 1,721 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,721 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 286 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #255, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Selma Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln Middle (892 students) and Andrew Jackson Elementary (640 students) alongside Selma 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 Selma High compares
Selma 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,523
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Selma Unified, which includes Selma High.
$16,523
Per student
+0%
vs California
Avg $16,509
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.7%
State 71.7%
Federal 16.6%
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 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
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~1,721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Selma High a good school?
Selma High earns 26/100 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. 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 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.
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