McFarland High School

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McFarland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
259 W Sherwood Ave,  McFarland, CA
McFarland Unified School District
3.7
5.0
1,027 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brian Bell
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
47.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.2%
State Average
11.2%
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
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
98.1%
White
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<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 221 Students
California State University - Fresno 164 Students
Bakersfield College 150 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 138 Students
University of California - Davis 120 Students
Cal Poly 118 Students
University of California - Irvine 104 Students
University of California - Berkeley 100 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 93 Students
University of California - San Diego 92 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 59 Students
Psychology 59 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Biology 40 Students
Criminology 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 21 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Education 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 147 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/11/2025
My experience at my high school was very well planned, but there were many things I had missed. I overlooked the college ready program, which could have helped me plenty for college before going into it.
5.0 Senior
12/19/2024
The best part of attending McFarland High School Early College is that the staff is very supportive, you can feel safe around them because they are always alert. It's a great school also because you can take dual enrollment classes and get ahead of your future. I had the best 4 years here at McFarland and I would totally recommend to others.
4.0 Alum
11/26/2020
People get away with sexual assault and are still considered ¨model¨ students. Teachers are very good, but they quit a lot.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,027 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% 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 3.46, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $293,212. 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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