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Design Science Middle College High School vs. Bullard High School

Should you attend Design Science Middle College High School or Bullard High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Design Science Middle College High School
1101 E University Ave
Fresno, CA 93741
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Bullard High School
5445 North Palm Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Design Science Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Bullard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 242 students in grades 9-12, Design Science Middle College High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,371 students in grades 9-12, Bullard 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
242 students
2,371 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Design Science Middle College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bullard High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Design Science Middle College High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bullard High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
114 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Design Science Middle College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bullard High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Design Science Middle College High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bullard High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1142 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#6411 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Design Science Middle College High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bullard High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Design Science Middle College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bullard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in CA)
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Design Science Middle College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bullard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in CA)
18%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
≥90%
(Top 50% in CA)
97%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Design Science Middle College High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bullard High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Design Science Middle College High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bullard High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
68
638
Grade 10 Students
59
622
Grade 11 Students
56
581
Grade 12 Students
59
530

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Design Science Middle College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bullard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Design Science Middle College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bullard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
70%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Design Science Middle College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bullard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Design Science Middle College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bullard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Design Science Middle College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bullard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Design Science Middle College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Bullard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Design Science Middle College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bullard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Design Science Middle College High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bullard High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Design Science Middle College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bullard High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Design Science Middle College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bullard High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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