- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Fresno High
Federal NCES profile for Fresno High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061455001730
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fresno High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #10 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fresno High has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fresno High ranks #10 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455001730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Fresno High held near 2,009 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.7 → 101.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-83 students YoY 061455001730 · Fresno, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,867 enr · 17.4:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Fresno High held near 2,009 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.7 → 101.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fresno 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
Fresno High
1,867 students
What this shows Fresno High reports 1,867 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fresno High compares
Fresno 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,867 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,867
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 253 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
White 8.5%
African American 7.6%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Fresno High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fresno High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fresno 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 (~1,867 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fresno High
How many students attend Fresno High?
Fresno High has 1,867 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,092 (2022-23) → 2,009 (2023-24), nearly flat (-83).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fresno High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fresno High is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fresno High?
67.7% of students at Fresno High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fresno High?
The largest demographic group at Fresno High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fresno High?
Fresno High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fresno High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Fresno High ranks #10 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 Fresno 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.