Madera South High

www.madera.k12.ca.us/mshs

1,859 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Madera South High School, located at 755 W. Pecan Ave. in Madera, California, is a key component of the Madera Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its large campus and its commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience. The institution emphasizes academic growth, college and career readiness, and the development of well-rounded individuals through a variety of instructional programs and supportive services.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Madera South High is highly active in fostering school spirit and community engagement. The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By bridging the gap between rigorous classroom instruction and meaningful extracurricular involvement, Madera South High aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the professional workforce.

1,859

Total Students

92.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madera South High
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	1,749
Black	40
Asian	21
Two or More	10
American Indian	5

Hispanic
1,749 (94.1%)
Black
40 (2.2%)
White
33 (1.8%)
Asian
21 (1.1%)
Two or More
10 (0.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

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)675-4450
Website:	http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/mshs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,640
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	130

* 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 9 517

Grade 10 487

Grade 11 469

Grade 12 386