MARC High

www.caruthers.k12.ca.us/cusd/marc/marc.htm

11 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

MARC High School, located in Caruthers, California, serves as the district’s alternative education site. It is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. The school focuses on helping students who are at risk of falling behind or who require a different approach to instruction to meet graduation requirements, offering a more personalized path toward earning their high school diplomas.

By prioritizing smaller class sizes and individualized attention, MARC High aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges. The curriculum is aligned with the broader Caruthers Unified School District goals, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education that prepares them for post-secondary opportunities, whether those involve vocational training, community college, or the workforce. The school emphasizes student success, social-emotional support, and the development of the foundational skills necessary for future stability.

Total Students

1.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

136.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARC High
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	11

Hispanic
11 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Caruthers Unified
Phone:	(559)495-6443
Website:	http://www.caruthers.k12.ca.us/cusd/marc/marc.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 4