McFarland High School Early College
259 West Sherwood Avenue, McFarland, CA 93250-1519
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 29.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 464/1,596 (71st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 558/1,596 (65th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,027 |
| Low-Income Students | 877 (85.4%) |
| English Learners | 209 (20.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.4 points from last year and rose 8.7 points over the full period. Math rose 1.4 points from last year and rose 11.1 points over the full period.
•Math +11.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
64.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 69.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
29.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 2.0 points ahead in math. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 37.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does McFarland High School Early College compare within the district?
McFarland High School Early College is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in McFarland Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does McFarland High School Early College rank in California?
McFarland High School Early College ranks No. 464 of 1,596 in reading and No. 558 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does McFarland High School Early College compare with other schools in McFarland?
McFarland High School Early College is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in McFarland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in McFarlandHow does McFarland High School Early College compare with other schools in Kern County?
McFarland High School Early College is No. 11 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 33 9–12 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| McFarland High School Early CollegeThis school | 29.3% | 64.0% |
| San Joaquin High (Continuation) | 0.0% | 18.2% |
