The brief
The top-rated high schools in Fresno for 2026 are Erma Duncan Polytechnical High (8.6/10), Edison High (8.3/10), and Clovis North High (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 30 high schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Fresno's 29 ranked high schools span a meaningful range of quality, with a composite average of 6.7/10 — but the top of the list pulls well above that mark. Erma Duncan Polytechnical High leads at 8.8/10, followed closely by Career Technical Education Charter at 8.7 and Edison High at 8.5. Clovis West and Clovis North round out the top five, both scoring above 8.0. Nearly half the ranked schools — 13 in total — score 7.0 or higher, which signals a solid tier of strong options across the metro. Whether you're weighing academics, location, or school type, the table below gives you a full side-by-side look. Sort by score, name, or any other column to zero in on the schools that fit your priorities.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 18.6
- 28.3
- 37.7
- 47.7
- 57.6
- 67.2
- 77.2
- 87.2
- 97.1
- 107.1
All 30 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 30
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Erma Duncan Polytechnical HighFresno Unifiedstudents 1,186student-teacher ratio 19.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 2Edison HighFresno Unifiedstudents 2,432student-teacher ratio 22.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 3Clovis North HighClovis Unifiedstudents 2,400student-teacher ratio 21.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 4Herbert Hoover HighFresno Unifiedstudents 2,021student-teacher ratio 20.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 5Aspen Ridge PubliccharterAspen Ridge Public Districtstudents 227student-teacher ratio 14.2:1grades 7th–12th
- 6Mclane HighFresno Unifiedstudents 2,045student-teacher ratio 20.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 7Sunnyside HighFresno Unifiedstudents 2,749student-teacher ratio 20.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 8Design Science Middle College HighFresno Unifiedstudents 242student-teacher ratio 24.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 9Clovis West HighClovis Unifiedstudents 2,162student-teacher ratio 21.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 10Phillip J Patino School of EntrepreneurshipFresno Unifiedstudents 268student-teacher ratio 16.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 11University HighcharterUniversity High Districtstudents 484student-teacher ratio 24.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 12Career Technical Education ChartercharterCareer Technical Education Charter Districtstudents 247student-teacher ratio 12.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 13Bullard HighFresno Unifiedstudents 2,371student-teacher ratio 20.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 14Washington HighWashington Unifiedstudents 1,115student-teacher ratio 21.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 15Fresno HighFresno Unifiedstudents 2,009student-teacher ratio 19.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 16Central East HighCentral Unifiedstudents 1,754student-teacher ratio 20.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 17Central HighCentral Unifiedstudents 641student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 18Dewolf Continuation HighFresno Unifiedstudents 153student-teacher ratio 17.0:1grades 7th–12th
- 19Pershing Continuation HighCentral Unifiedstudents 88student-teacher ratio 17.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 20Roosevelt HighFresno Unifiedstudents 2,198student-teacher ratio 19.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 21Sanger West HighSanger Unifiedstudents 1,386student-teacher ratio 25.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 22Phoenix SecondaryFresno Unifiedstudents 78student-teacher ratio 4.9:1grades 7th–12th
- 23Carter G. Woodson Public ChartercharterCarter G. Woodson Public Charter Districtstudents 333student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades 7th–12th
- 24Florence E. RataFresno Unifiedstudents 38student-teacher ratio 4.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 25Justin Garza HighCentral Unifiedstudents 2,073student-teacher ratio 24.1:1grades 9th–12th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and California education department. Rankings are relative to all public high schools in California. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High
Fresno Unified
1,186 students · 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 5% in California
- Academics
- 7.9
- Growth
- 8.5
- Environment
- 9.1
- 2
Edison High
Fresno Unified
2,432 students · 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 8% in California
- Academics
- 8.8
- Growth
- 8.9
- Environment
- 6.6
- 3
Clovis North High
Clovis Unified
2,400 students · 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 19% in California
- Academics
- 9.6
- Growth
- 5.5
- Environment
- 7.5
- 4
Herbert Hoover High
Fresno Unified
2,021 students · 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 19% in California
- Academics
- 7.1
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 7.3
- 5
Aspen Ridge Public
Aspen Ridge Public District
227 students · 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 7th–12th
Top 20% in California · charter
- Academics
- 5.8
- Growth
- 9.2
- Environment
- 9.4
- 6
Mclane High
Fresno Unified
2,045 students · 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 30% in California
- Academics
- 6.6
- Growth
- 9.1
- Environment
- 7.4
- 7
Sunnyside High
Fresno Unified
2,749 students · 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 30% in California
- Academics
- 6.5
- Growth
- 8.1
- Environment
- 6.5
- 8
Design Science Middle College High
Fresno Unified
242 students · 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 30% in California
- Academics
- 9.6
- Growth
- 4.2
- Environment
- 7.5
- 9
Clovis West High
Clovis Unified
2,162 students · 21.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 32% in California
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 4.4
- Environment
- 6.9
- 10
Phillip J Patino School of Entrepreneurship
Fresno Unified
268 students · 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 32% in California
- Academics
- 8.3
- Growth
- 4.3
- Environment
- 9.4
Questions
What is the best high school in Fresno, California?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is the top-rated high school in Fresno with a composite score of 8.6/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many high schools are in Fresno, California?
Fresno has 47 high schools, including 6 charter schools. Of these, 31 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average high school rating in Fresno?
Among 31 Fresno high schools with a composite score, the average is 6.3/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in California).
How does MySchoolScout rate high schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within California, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in California, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Fresno high school rankings?
Fresno has 6 charter high schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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