Elm High

Summary:

Elm High is a small public high school in Fresno, California, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Washington Unified School District, which is ranked 1188 out of 1568 districts in the state.

Elm High is consistently one of the lowest-performing high schools in California, ranking between 1232 and 2202 out of around 2,300 high schools. The school's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across subjects, with only 3.03% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 0% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 55.73% and 27.9%, respectively. Elm High also struggles with low graduation rates, ranging from 57.6% to 75.9% over the past five years, and high dropout rates, ranging from 24.1% to 40.7%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching as high as 92% in 2017-2018.

In comparison, the nearby Washington High school, which is also part of the Washington Unified District, ranks much higher (707 out of 2,323 high schools) and has better academic outcomes, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. Other nearby schools, such as Easton Continuation High and Pershing Continuation High, also outperform Elm High in many areas. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and the school's small size may be contributing factors to its poor performance, and significant interventions and support will be needed to improve student outcomes at Elm High.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5865 South Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706-5805

(559) 495-5690

District: Washington Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2202^nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,122

Student/teacher ratio: 39.5

Number of students: 79

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.3%

White:

7.6%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elm High ranks worse than 94.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elm High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.3%), White (7.6%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elm High is 39.5. 2 high schools in the Washington Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elm High is $9,122, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 high schools in the Washington Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elm High:

SchoolDigger ranks Elm High 2202^nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Elm High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Washington Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Unified 1188^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elm High

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Rank History for all students at Elm High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	10.32	1818^th	1994	8.8%
2016	7.59	2020^th	2039	0.9%
2017	8.38	1991^st	2021	1.5%
2018	11.60	1725^th	2017	14.5%
2019	10.71	2000^th	2133	6.2%
2021	8.29	1232^nd	1290	4.5%
2022	12.23	1916^th	2123	9.8%
2023	9.50	2088^th	2348	11.1%
2024	7.65	2202^nd	2323	5.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elm High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	12.66	1564^th	1862	16.0%
2019	9.49	1895^th	1937	2.2%
2021	8.52	1063^rd	1126	5.6%
2022	13.03	1743^rd	1943	10.3%
2023	10.67	1956^th	2247	13.0%
2024	8.25	2081^st	2235	6.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Elm High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.68	2045^th	2098	2.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Elm High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.61	2091^st	2207	5.3%
2024	7.70	2050^th	2172	5.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elm High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	11.65	1643^rd	1814	9.4%
2023	10.38	1876^th	2142	12.4%
2024	8.15	1958^th	2125	7.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elm High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	6	41	5	76	2	0	1	131
2013	7	39	15	89	1	0	0	151
2014	10	35	14	71	0	0	0	130
2015	6	30	11	77	0	1	3	128
2016	15	32	9	77	2	1	0	136
2017	18	19	7	71	6	0	0	121
2018	3	21	4	61	3	0	0	92
2019	1	6	3	40	2	0	0	52
2020	1	7	3	35	0	0	0	46
2021	2	7	2	35	1	0	0	47
2022	4	3	1	24	0	0	0	32
2023	6	3	2	65	0	0	1	77
2024	6	4	3	65	0	0	1	79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elm High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	131	2.7	47.6	97.7
2013	151	2.0	73.6	64.9
2014	130	2.0	65.0	82.3
2015	128	2.0	64.0	86.7
2016	136	2.0	68.0	86.8
2017	121	1.7	69.1	83.5
2018	92	3.0	30.6	80.4
2019	52	2.9	17.9	94.2
2020	46	n/a	n/a	91.3
2021	47	2.0	23.5	93.6
2022	32	2.0	16.0	90.6
2023	77	2.1	36.1	84.4
2024	79	2.0	39.5	78.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elm High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	131	2.7	47.6	97.7
2013	151	2.0	73.6	64.9
2014	130	2.0	65.0	82.3
2015	128	2.0	64.0	86.7
2016	136	2.0	68.0	86.8
2017	121	1.7	69.1	83.5
2018	92	3.0	30.6	80.4
2019	52	2.9	17.9	94.2
2020	46	n/a	n/a	91.3
2021	47	2.0	23.5	93.6
2022	32	2.0	16.0	90.6
2023	77	2.1	36.1	84.4
2024	79	2.0	39.5	78.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elm High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$9,122

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elm High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2000^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 2088^th of 2348 High schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Elm High)	10.5	4	6.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Unified)	58.6	51.2	7.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elm High)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Washington Unified)	20.9	13.6	7.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Elm High)	0	7.7	7.7%
12th Grade Science (Washington Unified)	9.7	17.7	8%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	52	77	48.1%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	40	65	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	6	500%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.2%	84.4%	9.8%

Schools Near Elm High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Elm High	Public	9-12	5865 South Clara Ave.	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	Washington Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 495-5690	79	2	39.5	78.5%	6 (7.6%)	4 (5.1%)	65 (82.3%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	7.6	2202^nd of 2323 public high schools	5.2%		9.5	2088^th of 2348 public high schools	11.1%	114		4.6		3.3			3.0	3.0			0.0	0.0	$9,122
Easton Continuation High	Public	9-12	5865 South Clara Ave.	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	Washington Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 495-5690	23	2	11.2	95.7%	2 (8.7%)	1 (4.3%)	18 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)								(n/a)													$9,122
Easton Community Day	Public	9-12	5865 South Clara Ave.	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	Washington Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 495-5690	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)													$9,122
Washington High	Public	9-12	6041 South Elm Ave.	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	Washington Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 485-8805	1,115	52	21.3	80.2%	54 (4.8%)	60 (5.4%)	904 (81.1%)	76 (6.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.6%)	56.4	707^th of 2323 public high schools	69.6%		52.2	822^nd of 2348 public high schools	65.0%	115		29.4		29.2			57.0	57.0			24.1	24.1	$13,873
Edison High	Public	9-12	540 East California Ave.	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 457-2650	2,432	107	22.7	83.1%	142 (5.8%)	262 (10.8%)	1,757 (72.2%)	197 (8.1%)	11 (0.5%)	6 (0.2%)	49 (2.0%)	65.4	544^th of 2323 public high schools	76.6%		73.3	430^th of 2348 public high schools	81.7%	114		32.1		31.6			59.8	59.8			33.4	33.4	$8,145
Phoenix Secondary	Public	7-12	5320 E. Church Ave	Fresno	93725	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 253-6520	78	16	4.8	94.9%	4 (5.1%)	12 (15.4%)	54 (69.2%)	5 (6.4%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	5.4	2296^th of 2323 public high schools	1.2%		4.8	2322^nd of 2348 public high schools	1.1%	26	0.0			3.2	0.0	0.0		0.0	5.0	0.0		1.9	$63,943
School of Unlimited Learning	Public, Charter	9-12	2336 Calaveras St.	Fresno	93721	Fresno County	School of Unlimited Learning District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 500-1352	209	11	19.0	91.9%	9 (4.3%)	14 (6.7%)	174 (83.3%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	11	1953^rd of 2323 public high schools	15.9%		25.3	1550^th of 2348 public high schools	34.0%	403			5.1	5.1			15.4	15.4			0.0	0.0
Pathway Community Day	Public	7-12	11 South Teilman	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	Central Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 487-1201	11	3	3.3	100.0%	2 (18.2%)	2 (18.2%)	6 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)													$59,846
Pershing Continuation High	Public	9-12	855 West Nielsen	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	Central Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 268-2272	88	6	14.8	90.9%	9 (10.2%)	14 (15.9%)	58 (65.9%)	3 (3.4%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	7.3	2231^st of 2323 public high schools	4.0%		9.2	2121^st of 2348 public high schools	9.7%	110		2.1		2.0			2.2	2.2			0.0	0.0	$11,447
Cambridge Continuation High	Public	9-12	1001 South Chestnut	Fresno	93702	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 253-6560	541	24	22.7	98.3%	16 (3.0%)	40 (7.4%)	433 (80.0%)	41 (7.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	8.8	2116^th of 2323 public high schools	8.9%		8.9	2144^th of 2348 public high schools	8.7%	28		1.9	0.0	1.5			8.6	8.6			2.1	2.1	$9,530

Frequently Asked Questions about Elm High

What district is Elm High in?

Washington Unified

How many students attend Elm High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 79 students attended Elm High.

What is the racial makeup of Elm High?

Students at Elm High are 82% Hispanic, 8% White, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Elm High a good school?

Elm High ranks in the bottom 5.2% of California high schools.

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