Fresno High School is a four-year secondary school located in Fresno, California. It is part of the Fresno Unified School District. Fresno High is the oldest high school in the Fresno metropolitan area and one of the few International Baccalaureate schools.
Serving 1,867 students in grades 9-12, Fresno 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 1,867 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fresno High serves the west part of Fresno, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest edge located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fresno High School's student population of 1,867 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,867 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1889
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fresno 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 Fresno High School is 0.42, 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
#8209 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: 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 #8209 out of 9,523 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fresno High School?
The graduation rate of Fresno High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Fresno High School?
1,867 students attend Fresno High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Fresno High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% 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 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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