Madera High

www.madera.k12.ca.us/mhs

1,869 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Madera High School, located in the heart of Madera, California, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Madera Unified School District. As a long-standing pillar of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for its strong sense of tradition and school spirit, often referred to as the "Home of the Coyotes," and plays a central role in the social and extracurricular life of the city’s youth.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Madera High provides a wide array of opportunities for student engagement, including competitive athletic programs, robust performing arts, and various career technical education (CTE) pathways. The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and community involvement. By balancing rigorous coursework with diverse extracurricular activities, Madera High aims to equip its students with the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

1,869

Total Students

90.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madera High
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	1,625
Black	25
Asian	42
Two or More	32
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,625 (86.9%)
White
136 (7.3%)
Asian
42 (2.2%)
Two or More
32 (1.7%)
Black
25 (1.3%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Madera Unified
Phone:	(559)675-4444
Website:	http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/mhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,869
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	249

* 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 9 576

Grade 10 484

Grade 11 419

Grade 12 390