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Thomas E. Mathews Community

Grades 07–12 · High · Marysville, CA · NCES 069104811993

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

24

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

3.03

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

7.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California high enrollment

12th percentile

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

District median enrollment

97

Thomas E. Mathews Community: 24 reported students.

State peer staffing position

7th percentile

7.9:1 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
48
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
16:1

What the reported data says about Thomas E. Mathews Community

Thomas E. Mathews Community is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Marysville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Yuba County Office of Education. NCES reports 24 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 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.9:1, 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 (41.7%) and White (37.5%). English learners represent 18.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Thomas E. Mathews Community

  1. 1How do the reported 7.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.03 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 0 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
18.8%
Students with disabilities
25%
Free/reduced-price lunch
95.8%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
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

  • White37.5%
  • Hispanic41.7%
  • Black8.3%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native12.5%
  • 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

No students enrolled 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.

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Public schools near Thomas E. Mathews Community

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Marysville High

High · Marysville Joint Unified

09–121,0340.6 mi
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts

High · Charter · Marysville Joint Unified

07–123660.7 mi
AeroSTEM Academy

High · Charter · AeroSTEM Academy District

05–121161.7 mi
Albert Powell Continuation

High · Yuba City Unified

10–121322.1 mi
Yuba City High

High · Yuba City Unified

09–121,6782.1 mi
Tri-County ROP

High · Tri-County ROP

09–1203.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas E. Mathews Community

What grades does Thomas E. Mathews Community serve?

Thomas E. Mathews Community reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Yuba County Office of Education.

How many students attend Thomas E. Mathews Community?

Thomas E. Mathews Community reported 24 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 48 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas E. Mathews Community?

The calculated ratio is 7.9:1, based on 24 students and 3.03 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 Thomas E. Mathews Community a public, charter, or magnet school?

Thomas E. Mathews Community is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Yuba County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Thomas E. Mathews Community students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

95.8% 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 Thomas E. Mathews Community in?

Thomas E. Mathews Community is part of Yuba County Office of Education, based in Marysville, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Thomas E. Mathews Community?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marysville High (0.6 mi), Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts (0.7 mi), AeroSTEM Academy (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.