- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Justin Garza High
Federal NCES profile for Justin Garza High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060797014570
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Justin Garza High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.9:1
- large classes for California
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Justin Garza High has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Justin Garza High ranks #6 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Central Unified · California
NCES ID 060797014570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+534 students YoY
Justin Garza High grew from 1,539 students in 2022-23 to 2,073 in 2023-24 (+34.7%).
Teacher FTE added 70.3 → 86.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+534 students YoY 060797014570 · Fresno, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,095 enr · 29.9:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Central East High (1,741 students)
Justin Garza High grew from 1,539 students in 2022-23 to 2,073 in 2023-24 (+34.7%). Teacher FTE added 70.3 → 86.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Justin Garza High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Justin Garza High
2,095 students
- Central East H
Central East High
1,741 students
- Harvest Elemen
Harvest Elementary
1,010 students
- Glacier Point
Glacier Point Middle
947 students
- Rio Vista Midd
Rio Vista Middle
851 students
- Central Elemen 762
Central Elementary
762 students
What this shows Justin Garza High reports 2,095 students on the CCD universe file.
How Justin Garza High compares
Justin Garza High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,095 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,095
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
29.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
Asian 18.8%
White 12.8%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Justin Garza High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Unified reports $16,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Justin Garza High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacier Point Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Justin Garza High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~2,095 students)
Frequently asked questions about Justin Garza High
How many students attend Justin Garza High?
Justin Garza High has 2,095 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,539 (2022-23) → 2,073 (2023-24), up 534.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Justin Garza High?
The student-teacher ratio at Justin Garza High is 29.9:1, which is 39% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Justin Garza High?
61.1% of students at Justin Garza High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Justin Garza High?
The largest demographic group at Justin Garza High is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Justin Garza High?
Justin Garza High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Justin Garza High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Justin Garza High ranks #6 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 Central Unified?
Besides Justin Garza High, Central Unified also operates Central East High (1,741 students), Harvest Elementary (1,010 students), and Glacier Point Middle (947 students). See the Central Unified district page for the complete list.