Very Good
#1815 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Sanger High
High School · Sanger Unified · Sanger, CA
A Sanger Unified high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1045 Bethel Ave., Sanger, CA 93657
- Math 35% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sanger High score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 54% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sanger 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
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,585/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sanger), 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
$77,655
Median home value
$382,700
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmark AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Kings River High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Community DayEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–11 | 1.3 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Sanger West HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 1,386 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sanger Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #3 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sanger High is listed in Sanger Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sanger High
Sanger High is a public high school in Sanger, CA, part of Sanger Unified, serving approximately 2,443 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,815 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Sanger High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sanger High
What grades does Sanger High serve?
Sanger High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sanger High?
Sanger High has an enrollment of approximately 2,443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanger High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanger High is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sanger High rank in CA?
Sanger High ranks #1,815 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sanger High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanger High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Sanger High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanger High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sanger High a charter school?
No, Sanger High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sanger High a Title I school?
No, Sanger High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanger High?
69.4% of students at Sanger 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
- 2,443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (559) 524-7121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93657)
- 36,536
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
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 93657; 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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