Sunnyside High School is a high school in Fresno, California, USA. It is a part of the Fresno Unified School District.
Serving 2,858 students in grades 9-12, Sunnyside 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 98% 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: 2,858 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunnyside High serves the southeast part of Fresno, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnyside High School's student population of 2,858 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,858 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
'We Believe'
School Rankings
Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside High School is 0.48, 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
#7572 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyside High School's ranking?
Sunnyside High School is ranked #7572 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sunnyside High School often compared to?
Sunnyside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt High School, Bullard High School by visitors of our site.
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 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunnyside High School?
The graduation rate of Sunnyside High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Sunnyside High School?
2,858 students attend Sunnyside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sunnyside High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnyside High School?
Sunnyside High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunnyside High School offer ?
Sunnyside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sunnyside High School part of?
Sunnyside High School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunnyside High School located?
Sunnyside High School is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 32 other public schools located in Roosevelt.
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