McFarland Independent

McFarland Unified
599 Fifth St.
McFarland, CA 93250
14 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
To provide an accurate summary, it is important to clarify that **McFarland Independent** (often referred to as McFarland Independent School) is an alternative education site within the **McFarland Unified School District** in California. It is designed to provide a flexible learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The program focuses on credit recovery, independent study, and personalized pacing, allowing students to work toward their high school diploma while balancing other personal or professional responsibilities.

The school operates with a mission to keep students on track for graduation by offering a more intimate, supportive academic atmosphere. By utilizing a curriculum that often combines self-directed coursework with teacher-led instruction, McFarland Independent helps students bridge academic gaps and stay engaged with their education. It serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students, regardless of their circumstances, have access to the requirements necessary for college or career readiness.
14
Total Students
1.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
142.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    14 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: McFarland Unified
Phone: (661)792-6312
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 14
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.7
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 2
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio
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Other K - 12th