McFarland Unified

McFarland Unified is an active, traditional public school district located at 601 Second St. in McFarland, California. Situated within a distant town setting in the Bakersfield-Delano metropolitan area, the district operates seven public schools serving a comprehensive grade range from Kindergarten through 12th grade. As a non-charter district, McFarland Unified provides a cohesive educational journey for approximately 3,282 enrolled students, fostering strong community roots and accessible academic pathways for families across the region.

The district’s vibrant student body is supported by a dedicated team of professionals totaling over 660 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust workforce includes approximately 275 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 30 instructional aides, and over 350 support personnel, ensuring students receive well-rounded academic, emotional, and operational guidance. Serving a diverse student community—with a prominent Hispanic population alongside Asian, Black, White, and multiracial learners—McFarland Unified maintains a supportive instructional environment tailored to meeting the individual needs of every K–12 student.