Maxwell Sr High

maxwell.k12.ca.us

117 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Maxwell Senior High School, located at 515 Oak St. in Maxwell, California, serves as a central educational hub for the small, rural community of Maxwell. As part of the Maxwell Unified School District, the school prides itself on fostering a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff can provide personalized attention to students. The school is committed to preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce, by offering a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with essential life skills.

Beyond academics, Maxwell Senior High plays a significant role in the community’s social fabric by offering various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and student organizations. These opportunities allow students to develop leadership, teamwork, and character in a supportive setting. By maintaining a strong connection between the school and the local town, the institution ensures that students are well-supported by both educators and the broader community, helping them grow into responsible and engaged citizens.

117

Total Students

10.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maxwell Sr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	72
American Indian	2

Hispanic
72 (61.5%)
White
43 (36.8%)
American Indian
2 (1.7%)

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:	Maxwell Unified
Phone:	(530)438-2291
Website:	http://maxwell.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 31

Grade 10 24

Grade 11 34

Grade 12 28