Furman (Duane E.) High (Alternative) School

955 West Pecan Ave, Madera, CA 93637 | (559) 675-4482
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 200
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 200 high school students from grades 9-12
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 955 West Pecan Ave., Madera, CA 93637
School Operational Details
  • Alternative School
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 200
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 9.8
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.5
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 98 (49.0%)
  • Females: 102 (51.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 27 (13.5%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 111 (55.5%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 138 (69.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Furman (Duane E.) High (Alternative) School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.5%
Black42.0%
Asian--
Hispanic14874.0%
White4422.0%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Furman (Duane E.) High (Alternative) School
  Number Percent
1st Grade10.5%
3rd Grade10.5%
4th Grade21.0%
5th Grade10.5%
6th Grade21.0%
9th Grade31.5%
10th Grade2010.0%
11th Grade4924.5%
12th Grade12160.5%
Graduates Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
75.2%
District:
75.2%
State:
78.6%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2009)
Percent of Teachers With Credentials: 100.0%
Number of Certificated Staff: 9.0
Average Number of Years of Teacher Experience: 21.9
Average Age
School:
55.3
District:
49.5
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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