Marco Antonio Firebaugh High in Lynwood, CA

At a glance

Reported students

1,633

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

67.11

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

24.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

78th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

499

Marco Antonio Firebaugh High: 1,633 reported students.

State peer staffing position

88th percentile

24.3:1 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: 1,765
Teachers (FTE): 72
Student–teacher ratio: 24.5:1

What the reported data says about Marco Antonio Firebaugh High

Marco Antonio Firebaugh High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lynwood. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Lynwood Unified. NCES reports 1,633 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 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.3:1, 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 (96.3%) and Black (2.9%). English learners represent 19.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 29 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Marco Antonio Firebaugh High

1How do the reported 24.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.11 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 19.3%
Students with disabilities: 12.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 94.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 0.1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0.27

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.6%
Hispanic96.3%
Black2.9%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

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

29 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lynwood High

High · Grades 09–12

1,858 reported students

Vista High

High · Grades 09–12

186 reported students

Cesar Chavez Middle

Middle · Grades 07–08

882 reported students

Hosler Middle

Middle · Grades 07–08

754 reported students

Will Rogers Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–06

684 reported students

Lindbergh Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–06

552 reported students

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Public schools near Marco Antonio Firebaugh 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
Vista High High · Lynwood Unified	09–12	186	0.2 mi
Lynwood High High · Lynwood Unified	09–12	1,858	1.2 mi
International Studies Lrng Center at Legacy High Sch Complex High · Los Angeles Unified	06–12	867	1.6 mi
Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex High · Los Angeles Unified	09–12	411	1.6 mi
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex High · Los Angeles Unified	09–12	524	1.6 mi
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall High · Los Angeles County Office of Education	06–12	225	1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Marco Antonio Firebaugh High

What grades does Marco Antonio Firebaugh High serve?

Marco Antonio Firebaugh High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lynwood Unified.

How many students attend Marco Antonio Firebaugh High?

Marco Antonio Firebaugh High reported 1,633 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,765 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Marco Antonio Firebaugh High?

The calculated ratio is 24.3:1, based on 1,633 students and 67.11 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 Marco Antonio Firebaugh High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Marco Antonio Firebaugh High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lynwood Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Marco Antonio Firebaugh High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

94.8% 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 Marco Antonio Firebaugh High in?

Marco Antonio Firebaugh High is part of Lynwood Unified, based in Lynwood, CA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Marco Antonio Firebaugh High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vista High (0.2 mi), Lynwood High (1.2 mi), International Studies Lrng Center at Legacy High Sch Complex (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.