Serving 1,186 students in grades 9-12, Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School's student population of 1,186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,186 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5452 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1989–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School's ranking?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School is ranked #5452 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School often compared to?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School?
The graduation rate of Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School?
1,186 students attend Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School offer ?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School part of?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School located?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School is located in the McLane neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in McLane.
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