For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,267 students in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Side are Central East High School, Central Online Home and Central Unified Alternative/opportunity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central East High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central East High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3535 North Cornelia Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-0280
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-0280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,741 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Central Online Home
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3140
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3140
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Central Unified Alternative/opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2698 North Brawley
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5230
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5230
Gr: K-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
4100 North Grantland Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 274-4700
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 274-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA include Central East High School, Central Online Home and Central Unified Alternative/opportunity.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno?
the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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