- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Design Science Middle College High
Federal NCES profile for Design Science Middle College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061455010779
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Design Science Middle College High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools.
- #12 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Design Science Middle College High has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Design Science Middle College High ranks #12 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455010779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Design Science Middle College High held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.2 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 061455010779 · Fresno, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 24.3:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Design Science Middle College High held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.2 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Design Science Middle College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High
2,858 students
- Bullard High
Bullard High
2,485 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,339 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
2,175 students
- Mclane High
Mclane High
2,056 students
- This school 243
Design Science Middle College High
243 students
What this shows Design Science Middle College High reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Design Science Middle College High compares
Design Science Middle College High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
Asian 12.8%
White 11.2%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Design Science Middle College High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Design Science Middle College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Design Science Middle College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,339
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,175
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Fresno
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Sunnyside High
Standard public school
2,858 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Bullard High
Standard public school
2,485 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Clovis North High
Standard public school
2,360 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,339 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Clovis West High
Standard public school
2,184 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt High
Standard public school
2,175 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Design Science Middle College High
How many students attend Design Science Middle College High?
Design Science Middle College High has 243 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Design Science Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Design Science Middle College High is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Design Science Middle College High?
42.0% of students at Design Science Middle College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Design Science Middle College High?
The largest demographic group at Design Science Middle College High is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Design Science Middle College High?
Design Science Middle College High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Design Science Middle College High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Design Science Middle College High ranks #12 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Fresno Unified?
Besides Design Science Middle College High, Fresno Unified also operates Sunnyside High (2,858 students), Bullard High (2,485 students), and Edison High (2,339 students). See the Fresno Unified district page for the complete list.