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Fresno High

Summary:

Fresno High is a public high school located in Fresno, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,092 students. The school is part of the Fresno Unified School District, which is ranked 1082 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fresno High's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 37.94% of 11th-grade students at Fresno High were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 44.76% in the Fresno Unified district and 55.73% statewide. In mathematics, the performance gap is even more pronounced, with only 9.46% of 11th-grade students at Fresno High being proficient or better, compared to 14.75% in the district and 27.9% statewide. Fresno High's performance in science, as measured by the CAST assessment, is also below the district and state averages, with only 17.38% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better. The school has also seen a decline in its four-year graduation rate, from 92.1% in 2018-2019 to 89.8% in 2022-2023, and an increase in its dropout rate from 4.0% in 2019-2020 to 7.7% in 2022-2023.

Fresno High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian students consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of California high schools, while White students perform better, ranking in the middle 50% of schools. The school's performance for English Language Learners and students with disabilities is also a concern, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom 50% of California high schools. Interestingly, nearby schools such as Design Science Middle College High and Phillip J Patino School of Entrepreneurship outperform Fresno High and the district on standardized tests, while Dewolf Continuation High has significantly lower academic performance and higher dropout rates compared to Fresno High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1839 Echo Ave.
       Fresno, CA  93704-6047

(559) 457-2780

District: Fresno Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1445th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,919 Help


Feeder schools for Fresno High:

Elementary:    Deborah A. Williams Elementary
    Del Mar Elementary
    Fremont Elementary
    Hamilton Elementary
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Middle:    Fort Miller Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  2,009

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.7%
White:
8.5%
African American:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fresno High ranks worse than 62.2% of high schools in California. It also ranks 9th among 13 ranked high schools in the Fresno Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fresno High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.7%), White (8.5%), African American (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fresno High is 19.7. 7 high schools in the Fresno Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fresno High is $9,919, which is the 7th highest among 13 high schools in the Fresno Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fresno High:

SchoolDigger ranks Fresno High 1445th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Fresno High in the ranking list.)

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Fresno Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fresno Unified 1082nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fresno High

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Rank History for all students at Fresno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.31 1091st 1653 34.0%
2005 29.73 1059th 1901 44.3%
2006 29.63 1100th 1968 44.1%
2007 27.01 1227th 2063 40.5%
2008 24.69 1332nd 2117 37.1%
2009 27.06 1528th 2238 31.7%
2010 23.83 1466th 2281 35.7%
2011 23.47 1519th 2367 35.8%
2012 23.88 1475th 2354 37.3%
2013 22.36 1569th 2426 35.3%
2015 28.91 1361st 1994 31.7%
2016 24.63 1450th 2039 28.9%
2017 33.46 1340th 2021 33.7%
2018 30.63 1363rd 2017 32.4%
2019 25.36 1521st 2133 28.7%
2021 25.59 962nd 1290 25.4%
2022 22.35 1601st 2123 24.6%
2023 29.15 1443rd 2348 38.5%
2024 29.18 1445th 2323 37.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fresno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.70 502nd 938 46.5%
2019 31.91 694th 941 26.2%
2021 32.53 317th 467 32.1%
2022 35.78 647th 1044 38.0%
2023 26.18 983rd 1323 25.7%
2024 36.45 585th 1350 56.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fresno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.95 1102nd 1547 28.8%
2024 22.75 1257th 1534 18.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fresno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.72 1272nd 1862 31.7%
2019 29.10 1360th 1937 29.8%
2021 25.70 859th 1126 23.7%
2022 22.25 1500th 1943 22.8%
2023 32.52 1344th 2247 40.2%
2024 31.73 1386th 2235 38.0%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Fresno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.72 1288th 1760 26.8%
2019 24.31 1378th 1833 24.8%
2021 17.52 900th 1054 14.6%
2022 23.29 1428th 1858 23.1%
2023 25.99 1434th 2118 32.3%
2024 30.18 1352nd 2098 35.6%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Fresno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.72 777th 1052 26.1%
2019 36.66 612th 1117 45.2%
2021 44.20 249th 555 55.1%
2022 21.77 1061st 1161 8.6%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Fresno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.51 1267th 1834 30.9%
2019 22.86 1391st 1880 26.0%
2021 25.51 847th 1122 24.5%
2022 18.07 1553rd 1916 18.9%
2023 30.62 1315th 2207 40.4%
2024 26.05 1437th 2172 33.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fresno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.06 513th 581 11.7%
2019 9.49 531st 582 8.8%
2022 2.70 565th 581 2.8%
2023 6.36 689th 731 5.7%
2024 6.08 676th 712 5.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Fresno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.01 455th 582 21.8%
2019 43.32 308th 592 48.0%
2022 19.14 445th 522 14.8%
2023 17.07 633rd 720 12.1%
2024 31.65 483rd 721 33.0%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Fresno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.99 1237th 1742 29.0%
2019 25.18 1335th 1814 26.4%
2022 22.97 1435th 1861 22.9%
2023 33.14 1294th 2142 39.6%
2024 33.49 1289th 2125 39.3%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Fresno High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.58 792nd 1173 32.5%
2019 15.44 1041st 1222 14.8%
2022 37.96 750th 1204 37.7%
2023 47.20 643rd 1434 55.2%
2024 29.93 907th 1406 35.5%
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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fresno High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1199 150 336 929 23 n/a n/a 0 2637
1989 1105 130 399 964 21 n/a n/a 0 2619
1990 1038 130 430 992 18 n/a n/a 0 2608
1991 994 161 478 1103 21 n/a n/a 0 2757
1992 1001 146 506 1202 30 n/a n/a 0 2885
1993 1016 195 511 1260 24 n/a n/a 0 3006
1994 949 176 478 1246 22 n/a n/a 0 2871
1995 803 294 558 1413 20 n/a n/a 0 3088
1996 803 294 558 1413 20 n/a n/a 0 3088
1997 805 276 607 1616 24 n/a n/a 0 3328
1998 734 324 607 1714 27 n/a n/a 0 3406
1999 673 316 600 1789 22 n/a n/a 0 3400
2000 608 290 503 1639 18 n/a n/a 0 3058
2001 608 267 504 1608 23 n/a n/a 0 3010
2002 542 270 435 1595 28 n/a n/a 0 2870
2003 542 270 435 1595 28 n/a n/a 0 2870
2004 556 328 438 1705 29 n/a n/a 0 3056
2005 548 317 411 1716 41 n/a n/a 0 3033
2006 504 320 389 1766 41 n/a n/a 0 3020
2007 442 279 382 1709 31 n/a n/a 10 2853
2008 391 291 323 1741 27 n/a n/a 0 2773
2009 378 299 275 1826 23 13 5 0 2819
2010 358 307 252 1728 20 11 0 0 2676
2011 329 262 220 1717 26 10 11 0 2575
2012 300 206 194 1654 20 6 15 0 2395
2013 245 202 173 1567 16 4 20 0 2227
2014 266 209 166 1651 10 6 22 0 2330
2015 251 229 153 1667 16 5 17 0 2338
2016 233 235 137 1749 14 9 33 0 2410
2017 210 221 138 1697 14 13 26 0 2319
2018 185 205 124 1628 18 9 25 0 2194
2019 192 190 119 1601 17 8 27 0 2154
2020 191 179 124 1569 15 8 34 1 2121
2021 217 201 106 1625 15 7 40 3 2214
2022 203 159 102 1548 17 11 34 5 2079
2023 178 165 96 1582 16 12 38 5 2092
2024 171 167 103 1501 17 5 40 5 2009

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 Fresno High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2637 108.2 24.3 n/a
1989 2619 114.3 22.9 n/a
1990 2608 116.0 22.4 n/a
1991 2757 117.8 23.4 n/a
1992 2885 119.7 24.1 39.4
1993 3006 119.0 25.3 38.6
1994 2871 119.9 23.9 46.6
1995 3088 125.8 24.5 48.6
1996 3088 125.8 24.5 48.6
1997 3328 129.4 25.7 59.5
1998 3406 127.2 26.8 62.1
1999 3400 136.0 25.0 62.6
2000 3058 139.2 22.0 58.8
2001 3010 141.0 21.3 60.4
2002 2870 124.4 23.1 51.4
2003 2870 124.4 23.1 51.4
2004 3056 129.5 23.6 67.1
2005 3033 134.6 22.5 66.3
2006 3020 124.4 24.3 70
2007 2853 131.3 21.7 72.4
2008 2773 138.2 20.1 84.9
2009 2819 134.7 18.8 84.6
2010 2676 140.6 19.0 84.8
2011 2575 n/a n/a 82.7
2012 2395 110.3 21.7 n/a
2013 2227 98.0 22.7 99.9
2014 2330 96.3 24.1 86.8
2015 2338 94.0 24.8 87.6
2016 2410 87.0 27.7 87.5
2017 2319 95.6 24.2 89.9
2018 2194 95.5 22.9 86.6
2019 2154 96.7 22.2 89.7
2020 2121 n/a n/a 89.8
2021 2214 82.9 26.6 89.7
2022 2079 106.1 19.5 88.7
2023 2092 107.6 19.4 89.9
2024 2009 101.6 19.7 89.3

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 Fresno High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2637 108.2 24.3 n/a
1989 2619 114.3 22.9 n/a
1990 2608 116.0 22.4 n/a
1991 2757 117.8 23.4 n/a
1992 2885 119.7 24.1 39.4
1993 3006 119.0 25.3 38.6
1994 2871 119.9 23.9 46.6
1995 3088 125.8 24.5 48.6
1996 3088 125.8 24.5 48.6
1997 3328 129.4 25.7 59.5
1998 3406 127.2 26.8 62.1
1999 3400 136.0 25.0 62.6
2000 3058 139.2 22.0 58.8
2001 3010 141.0 21.3 60.4
2002 2870 124.4 23.1 51.4
2003 2870 124.4 23.1 51.4
2004 3056 129.5 23.6 67.1
2005 3033 134.6 22.5 66.3
2006 3020 124.4 24.3 70
2007 2853 131.3 21.7 72.4
2008 2773 138.2 20.1 84.9
2009 2819 134.7 18.8 84.6
2010 2676 140.6 19.0 84.8
2011 2575 n/a n/a 82.7
2012 2395 110.3 21.7 n/a
2013 2227 98.0 22.7 99.9
2014 2330 96.3 24.1 86.8
2015 2338 94.0 24.8 87.6
2016 2410 87.0 27.7 87.5
2017 2319 95.6 24.2 89.9
2018 2194 95.5 22.9 86.6
2019 2154 96.7 22.2 89.7
2020 2121 n/a n/a 89.8
2021 2214 82.9 26.6 89.7
2022 2079 106.1 19.5 88.7
2023 2092 107.6 19.4 89.9
2024 2009 101.6 19.7 89.3

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 Fresno High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,919

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fresno High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1521st of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1443rd of 2348 High schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno High)40.236.9
 3.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)44.946.1
 1.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fresno High)7.210.7
 3.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)15.514
 1.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Fresno High)7.816.2
 8.4%
   11th Grade Science (Fresno Unified)15.318.5
 3.2%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Fresno High)8.96.2
 2.6%
   12th Grade Science (Fresno Unified)12.716.8
 4.1%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students21542092
 2.9%
African American190165
 13.2%
American Indian1716
 5.9%
Asian11996
 19.3%
Hispanic16011582
 1.2%
Pacific Islander812
 50%
White192178
 7.3%
Two or More Races2738
 40.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.7%89.9%
 0.2%

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Fresno High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Deborah A. Williams Elementary
Elementary : Del Mar Elementary
Elementary : Fremont Elementary
Elementary : Hamilton Elementary
Elementary : Heaton Elementary
Elementary : Homan Elementary
Elementary : Muir Elementary
Elementary : Roeding Elementary
Elementary : Wilson Elementary
Middle : Fort Miller Middle

Students at Fresno High are 75% Hispanic, 9% White, 8% African American, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Fresno High ranks 1445th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,009 students attended Fresno High.


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