Avenal High

762 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Avenal High School, located at 601 Mariposa Street in Avenal, California, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the community within the Reef-Sunset Unified School District. As a central hub for students in this rural Kings County town, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct workforce entry.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit community of Avenal, often serving as a focal point for local spirit and extracurricular activities. Despite the challenges often faced by schools in remote agricultural areas, Avenal High focuses on creating equitable opportunities for its diverse student body. By emphasizing both classroom achievement and the development of character, the institution strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens who can effectively navigate the opportunities and responsibilities of the modern world.

762

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avenal High
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	745
Black	2
Asian	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
745 (97.8%)
White
12 (1.6%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Reef-Sunset Unified
Phone:	(559)386-5253
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	698
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 9 213

Grade 10 202

Grade 11 191

Grade 12 156