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McFarland High School Early College

Grades 09–12 · McFarland, CA · NCES 062423007315

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259 West Sherwood Ave. · McFarland, CA 93250

At a glance

Reported students

1,027

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

44.75

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

22.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California high enrollment

65th percentile

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

District median enrollment

494

McFarland High School Early College: 1,027 reported students.

State peer staffing position

80th percentile

22.9:1 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
968
Teachers (FTE)
45
Student–teacher ratio
21.5:1

What the reported data says about McFarland High School Early College

McFarland High School Early College is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in McFarland. It is one of 7 current school records connected to McFarland Unified. NCES reports 1,027 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 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, 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 (98.1%) and White (0.6%). English learners represent 22% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking McFarland High School Early College

  1. 1How do the reported 22.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
22%
Students with disabilities
1.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch
82.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
4
Nurses (FTE)
0.2
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
0.2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White0.6%
  • Hispanic98.1%
  • Black0.6%
  • Asian0.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0.2%

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

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as 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.

Other schools in McFarland Unified

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

San Joaquin High (Continuation)

High · Grades 09–12

43 reported students

Kern Avenue Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–06

700 reported students

Horizon Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–06

542 reported students

McFarland Junior High

Middle · Grades 07–08

494 reported students

Browning Road STEAM Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–06

453 reported students

McFarland Independent

Other · Grades KG–12

23 reported students

View all 7 district schools →