- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063759006369
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Miranda · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
South Fork High shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 063759006369 · Miranda, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 14.1:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Redway Elementary (272 students)
South Fork High shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Fork High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redway Element
Redway Elementary
272 students
- This school
South Fork High
211 students
- Miranda Junior 88
Miranda Junior High
88 students
- Casterlin Elem 39
Casterlin Elementary
39 students
- Whitethorn Ele 16
Whitethorn Elementary
16 students
- Osprey Learnin 9
Osprey Learning Center
9 students
What this shows South Fork High reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Fork High compares
South Fork High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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.
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
District finance for Southern Humboldt Joint Unified reports $18,602 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~211 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), down 28.
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 39/100 (typical 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 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.
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.