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#4488 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 47% in state

Fresno High

High School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA

A Fresno Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1839 Echo Ave., Fresno, CA 93704

  • Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation3.5%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$20,983
Chronic Absenteeism44.1%

Students at Fresno High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
34%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
7%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
7%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
7%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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

89.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fresno 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 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 87Very Bikeable
  • 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 Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
3.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·772 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
9 boys'·14 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

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Design Science Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified8.29–120.5 mi242Compare →
FultonEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.0 mi13Compare →
Phillip J Patino School of EntrepreneurshipEnrollment path unverified7.99–121.0 mi268Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Fresno Unified

Schools in district
101
Rank in district
#53 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

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

About Fresno High

Fresno High is a public high school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 2,009 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,488 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fresno High

What grades does Fresno High serve?

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

How many students attend Fresno High?

Fresno High has an enrollment of approximately 2,009 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fresno High?

The student-teacher ratio at Fresno High is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fresno High rank in CA?

Fresno High ranks #4,488 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Fresno High's MySchoolScout rating?

Fresno High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Fresno High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fresno High has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fresno High a charter school?

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

Is Fresno High a Title I school?

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

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

89.3% of students at Fresno 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
2,009
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
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

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