Fresno High School

1839 Echo Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Fresno High School serves 2,214 students in grades 9-12.
Fresno High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 91% (Top 50% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fresno High School's student population of 2,214 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,214 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Rankings

Fresno High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fresno High School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#2903 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
73%
56%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
10%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.45
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Graduation Rate
91%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fresno High School's ranking?
Fresno High School is ranked #2903 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fresno High School?
The graduation rate of Fresno High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Fresno High School?
2,214 students attend Fresno High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Fresno High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fresno High School?
Fresno High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fresno High School offer ?
Fresno High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fresno High School part of?
Fresno High School is part of Fresno Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 91% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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