At a glance
Reported students
163
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
158.5
Laton High: 163 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 140
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Laton High
Laton High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Laton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Laton Joint Unified. NCES reports 163 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below 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 (85.9%) and White (12.3%). English learners represent 18.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Laton High
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.3%
- Hispanic85.9%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Laton Joint Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Laton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
154 reported students
Laton Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
274 reported students
Laton Online Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
12 reported students
Public schools near Laton High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford Community Day High · Hanford Joint Union High | 09–12 | 38 | 6.5 mi |
| Hanford High High · Hanford Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,498 | 6.6 mi |
| Sierra Pacific High High · Hanford Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,183 | 6.8 mi |
| Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation) High · Hanford Joint Union High | 09–12 | 50 | 7 mi |
| Hanford Online Charter High · Charter · Hanford Joint Union High | 09–12 | 137 | 7.1 mi |
| J. C. Montgomery High · Kings County Office of Education | 07–12 | 6 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Laton High
What grades does Laton High serve?
Laton High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Laton Joint Unified.
How many students attend Laton High?
Laton High reported 163 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 140 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Laton High?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 163 students and 13.13 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 Laton High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Laton High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laton Joint Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Laton High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Laton High in?
Laton High is part of Laton Joint Unified, based in Laton, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Laton High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hanford Community Day (6.5 mi), Hanford High (6.6 mi), Sierra Pacific High (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.