MARCO ANTONIO FIREBAUGH HIGH SCHOOL
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lynwood Unified school district, located in Lynwood, CA with about 1,719 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 73 teachers, Marco Antonio Firebaugh High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School, located in Lynwood, California, is a public secondary institution that serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Named after the late California Assemblyman Marco Antonio Firebaugh, who was a strong advocate for education and immigrant rights, the school reflects a commitment to academic achievement and community empowerment. It is part of the Lynwood Unified School District and is designed to provide a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of higher education and the professional workforce.
The school offers a diverse range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services intended to foster student success. With an emphasis on college and career readiness, Firebaugh High integrates modern instructional technology and focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that supports students from various backgrounds. Through its dedication to maintaining high standards and fostering a strong school spirit, the institution plays a vital role in the development of the youth in the Lynwood area, encouraging them to become active and contributing members of society.
For more information, contact Marco Antonio Firebaugh High at (310) 886-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lynwood, CA 90262-3903
(310) 886-5200
MARCO ANTONIO FIREBAUGH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lynwood, CA with about 1,719 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lynwood Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,719
- Teachers:
- 73
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,719 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARCO ANTONIO FIREBAUGH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 93.8%
- Black or African American
- 5.3%
- White
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.