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#2627 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 28% in state

Selma High

High School · Selma Unified · Selma, CA

A Selma Unified high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3125 Wright St., Selma, CA 93662

  • Math 28% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation10.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$19,745
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Selma High score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 43% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

89.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Selma 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,242/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Selma), 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

$56,735

Median home value

$297,800

Median rent

$1,220/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

58.2%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·35 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
Heartland High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified5.27–120.8 mi93Compare →
Selma IndependentEnrollment path unverified6.07–120.8 mi89Compare →
Fowler Academy ContinuationEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–124.6 mi14Compare →
Fowler Academy Independent StudyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–124.6 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Selma Unified

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$19,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Selma High

Selma High is a public high school in Selma, CA, part of Selma Unified, serving approximately 1,775 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,627 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Selma High

What grades does Selma High serve?

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

How many students attend Selma High?

Selma High has an enrollment of approximately 1,775 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Selma High?

The student-teacher ratio at Selma High is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Selma High rank in CA?

Selma High ranks #2,627 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Selma High's MySchoolScout rating?

Selma High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Selma High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Selma High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Selma High a charter school?

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

Is Selma High a Title I school?

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

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

89.1% of students at Selma 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
1,775
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 93662)
29,499
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
33.9
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 93662; 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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