Enrollment
211
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Miranda, CA
South Fork High
Federal NCES profile for South Fork High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063759006369
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fork High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Miranda · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for California
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Fork High has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Fork High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Miranda, CA.
School address
District: Southern Humboldt Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063759006369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Fork High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Fork High
South Fork High is a mid-sized high school in Miranda, California, enrolling 211 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.1:1, South Fork High is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 34% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #122.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified also operates Redway Elementary (272 students) and Miranda Junior High (88 students) alongside South Fork 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 South Fork High compares
South Fork 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.9%
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
$16,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 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
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, South Fork High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southern Humboldt Joint Unified, which includes South Fork High.
$16,608
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 43.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 South Fork High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redway Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miranda Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Casterlin Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitethorn Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osprey Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Fork High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~211 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Fork High
How many students attend South Fork High?
South Fork High has 211 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miranda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fork High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fork High is 14.1:1, which is 34% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% lower 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 South Fork High?
48.7% of students at South Fork High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fork High?
The largest demographic group at South Fork High is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Miranda, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fork High?
South Fork High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 South Fork High rank among public schools in Miranda?
By Resource Investment Index, South Fork High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Miranda, 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 Miranda on the city page.
Is South Fork High a good school?
South Fork High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. 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 Southern Humboldt Joint Unified?
Besides South Fork High, Southern Humboldt Joint Unified also operates Redway Elementary (272 students), Miranda Junior High (88 students), and Casterlin Elementary (39 students). See the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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