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Bullard High

High School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA

A Fresno Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5445 North Palm Ave., Fresno, CA 93704

  • Math 18% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation26.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$20,983
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Bullard High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bullard High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,045/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,659

Median home value

$366,000

Median rent

$1,392/mo

College educated

34.8%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
26.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Florence E. RataEnrollment path unverified4.49–120.6 mi38Compare →
Endeavor CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–120.7 mi335Compare →
The Fearless SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.4 mi15Compare →
Edison HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–12Not available2,432Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Fresno Unified

Schools in district
101
Rank in district
#62 of 98
District spending per student
$20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bullard High is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bullard High

Bullard High is a public high school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 2,371 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,064 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bullard High

What grades does Bullard High serve?

Bullard High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bullard High?

Bullard High has an enrollment of approximately 2,371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullard High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bullard High is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bullard High rank in CA?

Bullard High ranks #5,064 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Bullard High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bullard High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bullard High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bullard High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bullard High a charter school?

No, Bullard High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bullard High a Title I school?

No, Bullard High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bullard High?

64.5% of students at Bullard High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,371
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
114
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 93704)
29,172
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
37.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93704; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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