McFarland High School

McFarland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
259 W Sherwood Ave,  McFarland, CA
McFarland Unified School District
3.7
5.0
956 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brian Bell
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
47.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
490
Verbal
480
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
49.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
246:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
97.6%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
White
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Bakersfield 203 Students
California State University - Fresno 170 Students
Bakersfield College 145 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 134 Students
University of California - Davis 120 Students
University of California - Irvine 104 Students
University of California - Berkeley 97 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 95 Students
University of California - San Diego 89 Students
San Francisco State University 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 61 Students
Psychology 53 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Biology 37 Students
Criminology 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Education 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 22 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 156 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/21/2025
Attend McFarland High School for only a year I have had an amazing experience, I have never felt out of place nor afraid. Joining the football team has allowed me to meet new people and making life long friends. After coming out of independent study the teachers at McFarland have been very useful and have made subjects i had difficult time understanding online seem very simple. My overall experience at McFarland High School has been a 10/10 and i am glad to call myself a Cougar.
4.0 Senior
11/4/2024
My experience at this school has been pretty good for the most part. There haven't been truly any bad experiences I've experienced.
5.0 Senior
10/17/2024
My experience has been great in both sports and classes that I have received all the teachers are always willing to help the students and I coaches are involved in the improvement that they make.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/20/2017
The size of the campus allows the awesome counselors to provide more individualized attention to my daughter. The academic and co-curricular activities are awesome!
5.0 parent
10/13/2009
5.0 parent
10/1/2008

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McFarland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in McFarland, CA, in the McFarland neighborhood, and is served by the McFarland Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 956 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. McFarland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $293,354. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Joaquin High School, McFarland Junior High School, Horizon Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what McFarland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McFarland High School.

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