At a glance
Reported students
605
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
39.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
605
Family First Charter: 605 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
39.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Family First Charter
Family First Charter is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hawthorne. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Family First Charter District. NCES reports 605 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 39.1:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (80.8%) and Black (10.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Family First Charter
- 1How do the reported 39.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.5%
- Hispanic80.8%
- Black10.1%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Family First Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Math and Science Academy High · Charter · Hawthorne | 09–12 | 567 | 0.2 mi |
| Hawthorne High High · Centinela Valley Union High | 09–12 | 1,675 | 0.4 mi |
| Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology Academy High · Charter · Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology Academy District | 09–12 | 588 | 1.1 mi |
| Da Vinci RISE High High · Charter · Da Vinci RISE High District | 09–12 | 167 | 1.2 mi |
| Animo Leadership High High · Charter · Animo Leadership High District | 09–12 | 634 | 1.2 mi |
| Leuzinger High High · Centinela Valley Union High | 09–12 | 1,981 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Family First Charter
What grades does Family First Charter serve?
Family First Charter reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Family First Charter District.
How many students attend Family First Charter?
Family First Charter reported 605 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Family First Charter?
The calculated ratio is 39.1:1, based on 605 students and 15.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Family First Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Family First Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Family First Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
4.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Family First Charter in?
Family First Charter is part of Family First Charter District, based in Hawthorne, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Family First Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hawthorne Math and Science Academy (0.2 mi), Hawthorne High (0.4 mi), Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology Academy (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.