Marco Antonio Firebaugh High

fhs.mylusd.org/

1,606 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,606

Total Students

74.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	1,557
Black	35
Asian	4
Two or More	2

Hispanic
1,557 (96.9 %)
Black
35 (2.2 %)
White
8 (0.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lynwood Unified
Phone:	(310)886-5200
Website:	http://fhs.mylusd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,397
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	151

* 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 9 421

Grade 10 457

Grade 11 397

Grade 12 331