Sanger Unified School District

1905 Seventh St.
Sanger, CA 93657-2806
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Sanger Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 13,086 students in Sanger Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sanger Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
13,086 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
582 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Sanger Unified School District, which is ranked #761 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#763 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Sanger Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sanger Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sanger Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
29%
95%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Sanger Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.63
# American Indian Students
24 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,713 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,066 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
56%
# Black Students
169 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,537 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
12%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
557 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,124
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
982
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,012
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
993
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,001
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,024
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
996
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
966
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,023
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,045
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,030
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
971
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
919
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,028 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,199 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$249 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Sanger Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$199 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Sanger Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,028
$19,801
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Sanger Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,199
$18,236
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Sanger Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sanger Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quail Lake Environmental Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4087 N. Quail Lake Dr.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Grades: K-8
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3095 N. Greenwood Ave.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6120
Grades: K-8
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
John S. Wash Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6350 E. Ln. Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-6320
Grades: K-6
| 741 students
Rank: #44.
Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
818 L St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6630
Grades: 7-11
| 28 students
Rank: #55.
Sanger Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2207 Ninth St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6840
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
Hallmark Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2445 Ninth St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7170
Grades: K-12
| 252 students
Rank: #77.
Sanger High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1045 Bethel Ave.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 3,579 students
Rank: #88.
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1586 S. Indianola
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6780
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: #99.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1820 S. Armstrong Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-7500
Grades: K-6
| 675 students
Rank: #1010.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
48 S. Smith Ave.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6000
Grades: K-6
| 340 students
Rank: #1111.
Lone Star Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2617 S. Fowler Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 524-6430
Grades: K-6
| 569 students
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Tucker St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6250
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: #1313.
Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10620 Morro St.
Del Rey, CA 93616
(559) 524-6060
Grades: K-6
| 247 students
Rank: #1414.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2324 Cherry St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7430
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #1515.
Washington Academic Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1705 Tenth St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7015
Grades: 7-8
| 1,474 students
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 14th St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6370
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: #1717.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 Third St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6180
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #1818.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Faller St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6900
Grades: K-6
| 437 students
Rank: #1919.
Taft Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2445 9th St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7190
Grades: K-12
| 483 students
Rank: #2020.
Kings River High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Seventh St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6490
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
1850 S. Fowler
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-3100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sanger Unified School District?
Sanger Unified School District manages 21 public schools serving 13,086 students.
What is the rank of Sanger Unified School District?
Sanger Unified School District is ranked #761 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sanger Unified School District?
69% of Sanger Unified School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sanger Unified School District?
Sanger Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sanger Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,199 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 21 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 13,086 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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