Fowler High

Summary:

Fowler High is a public high school located in Fowler, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 818 students. The school is part of the Fowler Unified School District, which is ranked 599 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fowler High is a high-performing school, with consistently very high four-year graduation rates ranging from 98.0% to 98.8% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.5% over the same period, much lower than the state average and nearby schools. Fowler High students perform well on standardized tests, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics compared to the Fowler Unified School District and the state average. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.8% in 2017-2018 to 23.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Fowler High generally outperforms Fowler Academy Continuation, which has lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower test scores. However, Fowler High lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Sanger West High, which has higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism. Fowler High also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.6% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, suggesting the school is effectively serving a population with significant economic challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 701 East Main St.
       Fowler, CA  93625-2423


(559) 834-6160

District: Fowler Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
652nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,563 Help


Feeder schools for Fowler High:

Elementary:    Fremont Elementary
    Malaga Elementary
    Marshall Elementary
Middle:    John Sutter Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  818

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.6%
Asian:
11.6%
White:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fowler High ranks better than 71.9% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.28. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Fowler High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Fowler High has the largest high school student body size in the Fowler Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.6%), Asian (11.6%), White (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fowler High is 22.2, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Fowler Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fowler High is $11,563, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Fowler Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fowler High:

SchoolDigger ranks Fowler High 652nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Fowler High in the ranking list.)

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Fowler Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fowler Unified 599th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fowler High

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Rank History for all students at Fowler High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.82 1167th 1653 29.4%
2005 32.12 991st 1901 47.9%
2006 35.02 982nd 1968 50.1%
2007 40.27 868th 2063 57.9%
2008 47.49 727th 2117 65.7%
2009 51.00 719th 2238 67.9%
2010 51.13 732nd 2281 67.9%
2011 50.38 791st 2367 66.6%
2012 52.08 740th 2354 68.6%
2013 45.68 903rd 2426 62.8%
2015 48.56 1007th 1994 49.5%
2016 54.22 915th 2039 55.1%
2017 57.18 855th 2021 57.7%
2018 68.77 620th 2017 69.3%
2019 47.28 1046th 2133 51.0%
2021 52.21 578th 1290 55.2%
2022 46.66 1004th 2123 52.7%
2023 54.29 778th 2348 66.9%
2024 59.28 652nd 2323 71.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fowler High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.28 161st 938 82.8%
2019 39.87 459th 941 51.2%
2022 40.38 511th 1044 51.1%
2023 36.75 556th 1323 58.0%
2024 32.55 726th 1350 46.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fowler High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.32 1278th 1547 17.4%
2024 77.40 138th 1534 91.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fowler High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.92 499th 1862 73.2%
2019 51.82 883rd 1937 54.4%
2021 57.74 426th 1126 62.2%
2022 50.66 842nd 1943 56.7%
2023 62.41 576th 2247 74.4%
2024 65.08 504th 2235 77.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fowler High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.61 693rd 1760 60.6%
2019 39.13 1086th 1833 40.8%
2021 50.72 508th 1054 51.8%
2022 46.42 904th 1858 51.3%
2023 49.19 851st 2118 59.8%
2024 56.08 681st 2098 67.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fowler High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.21 310th 555 44.1%
2022 22.01 1054th 1161 9.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Fowler High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.04 163rd 234 30.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Fowler High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.73 513th 1834 72.0%
2019 50.13 858th 1880 54.4%
2021 44.27 587th 1122 47.7%
2022 43.56 963rd 1916 49.7%
2023 56.50 668th 2207 69.7%
2024 59.64 607th 2172 72.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fowler High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.88 124th 581 78.7%
2019 9.38 533rd 582 8.4%
2022 26.45 454th 581 21.9%
2023 39.38 476th 731 34.9%
2024 49.70 395th 712 44.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fowler High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.36 648th 1742 62.8%
2019 49.63 882nd 1814 51.4%
2022 49.51 842nd 1861 54.8%
2023 56.02 690th 2142 67.8%
2024 61.65 566th 2125 73.4%
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Rank History for White students at Fowler High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.04 286th 1173 75.6%
2019 68.74 354th 1222 71.0%
2022 56.51 512th 1204 57.5%
2023 45.76 663rd 1434 53.8%
2024 51.25 569th 1406 59.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

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Enrollment information for Fowler High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 130 11 19 231 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1989 137 9 15 261 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1990 129 12 17 295 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 133 10 18 415 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1992 123 6 22 310 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1993 110 16 27 319 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 121 8 26 340 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1995 146 3 35 405 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1996 146 3 35 405 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1997 160 3 36 415 3 n/a n/a 0 617
1998 138 4 46 412 3 n/a n/a 0 603
1999 131 5 40 418 5 n/a n/a 0 599
2000 138 5 45 398 4 n/a n/a 0 590
2001 128 2 57 405 5 n/a n/a 0 597
2002 139 4 47 437 3 n/a n/a 2 632
2003 139 4 47 437 3 n/a n/a 2 632
2004 135 2 53 468 1 n/a n/a 10 669
2005 130 6 45 492 1 n/a n/a 5 679
2006 137 5 68 479 1 n/a n/a 0 690
2007 129 12 55 506 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2008 147 13 71 510 n/a n/a n/a 0 741
2009 121 8 84 467 0 3 0 0 683
2010 91 7 77 510 1 0 15 0 701
2011 83 8 75 528 7 0 1 0 702
2012 67 11 67 517 4 0 0 0 666
2013 73 7 63 523 3 0 0 0 669
2014 78 10 67 541 3 0 0 0 699
2015 81 10 64 569 2 0 2 0 728
2016 82 8 74 604 3 1 0 0 772
2017 73 11 71 602 1 0 0 0 758
2018 68 6 78 611 2 0 5 0 770
2019 74 7 80 625 2 0 4 0 792
2020 70 6 74 635 1 0 5 0 791
2021 80 3 87 662 1 0 7 0 840
2022 71 1 94 655 2 1 4 0 828
2023 68 2 95 651 0 0 2 0 818

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 Fowler High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 25.2 15.5 n/a
1989 422 25.0 16.8 n/a
1990 453 23.8 19.0 n/a
1991 577 22.0 26.2 n/a
1992 461 22.4 20.5 43.8
1993 472 23.7 19.9 30.1
1994 495 22.7 21.8 28.7
1995 590 26.6 22.2 25.8
1996 590 26.6 22.2 25.8
1997 617 26.9 22.9 41.8
1998 603 28.5 21.2 27.7
1999 599 27.9 21.5 46.9
2000 590 27.2 21.7 44.4
2001 597 28.3 21.1 60.5
2002 632 28.2 22.4 83.2
2003 632 28.2 22.4 83.2
2004 669 29.0 23.1 20.8
2005 679 27.5 24.7 60.4
2006 690 31.1 22.2 66.7
2007 702 33.3 21.1 75.5
2008 741 41.2 18.0 68.2
2009 683 35.8 16.6 60.5
2010 701 32.3 21.6 76.5
2011 702 n/a n/a 81.6
2012 666 31.2 21.3 n/a
2013 669 29.2 22.9 74.9
2014 699 29.1 23.9 75
2015 728 31.0 23.4 76.8
2016 772 37.0 20.8 74
2017 758 37.2 20.3 72.7
2018 770 35.5 21.6 71.2
2019 792 37.4 21.1 73.2
2020 791 n/a n/a 75
2021 840 37.8 22.1 67.9
2022 828 38.5 21.4 79.7
2023 818 36.7 22.2 84.6

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 Fowler High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 25.2 15.5 n/a
1989 422 25.0 16.8 n/a
1990 453 23.8 19.0 n/a
1991 577 22.0 26.2 n/a
1992 461 22.4 20.5 43.8
1993 472 23.7 19.9 30.1
1994 495 22.7 21.8 28.7
1995 590 26.6 22.2 25.8
1996 590 26.6 22.2 25.8
1997 617 26.9 22.9 41.8
1998 603 28.5 21.2 27.7
1999 599 27.9 21.5 46.9
2000 590 27.2 21.7 44.4
2001 597 28.3 21.1 60.5
2002 632 28.2 22.4 83.2
2003 632 28.2 22.4 83.2
2004 669 29.0 23.1 20.8
2005 679 27.5 24.7 60.4
2006 690 31.1 22.2 66.7
2007 702 33.3 21.1 75.5
2008 741 41.2 18.0 68.2
2009 683 35.8 16.6 60.5
2010 701 32.3 21.6 76.5
2011 702 n/a n/a 81.6
2012 666 31.2 21.3 n/a
2013 669 29.2 22.9 74.9
2014 699 29.1 23.9 75
2015 728 31.0 23.4 76.8
2016 772 37.0 20.8 74
2017 758 37.2 20.3 72.7
2018 770 35.5 21.6 71.2
2019 792 37.4 21.1 73.2
2020 791 n/a n/a 75
2021 840 37.8 22.1 67.9
2022 828 38.5 21.4 79.7
2023 818 36.7 22.2 84.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fowler High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,563

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fowler High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1046th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 778th of 2348 High schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fowler High)54.662.2
 7.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fowler Unified)53.158.8
 5.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fowler High)20.121.5
 1.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Fowler Unified)18.919.6
 0.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Fowler High)17.524.4
 6.9%
   11th Grade Science (Fowler Unified)16.622.3
 5.7%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students792818
 3.3%
African American72
 71.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian8095
 18.8%
Hispanic625651
 4.2%
Pacific Islander00
White7468
 8.1%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.2%84.6%
 11.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fowler High

Fowler High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fremont Elementary
Elementary : Malaga Elementary
Elementary : Marshall Elementary
Middle : John Sutter Middle

Students at Fowler High are 80% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 8% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 818 students attended Fowler High.

Fowler High ranks 652nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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