McFarland High School Early College

259 W. Sherwood Ave.
McFarland, CA 93250

1,021 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McFarland High School, located at 259 W. Sherwood Ave. in McFarland, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Steeped in a rich cultural history and famously associated with the town's storied tradition of championship cross-country running, the school plays a central role in the lives of its students and the surrounding agricultural region. It operates under the McFarland Unified School District and is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience, while fostering a strong sense of community pride and athletic achievement.

Beyond its athletic legacy, the school focuses on preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success through a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness initiatives. By emphasizing both classroom performance and personal growth, McFarland High strives to empower its students to overcome local challenges and pursue higher education or career opportunities. The school remains a focal point of the town, reflecting the resilience and tight-knit spirit of the McFarland community.

1,021

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McFarland High School Early College
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	997
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	11

Hispanic
997 (97.6 %)
Two or More
11 (1.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)
White
4 (0.4 %)
Black
4 (0.4 %)

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:	McFarland Unified
Phone:	(661)792-3126
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,021
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	770
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 9 304

Grade 10 236

Grade 11 226

Grade 12 255