- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fresno, CA
Phoenix Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061455012434
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Secondary earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools.
- #2 of 21
- schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.1:1
- small classes for California
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Secondary has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Secondary ranks #2 of 21 schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455012434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Phoenix Secondary grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (+39.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 061455012434 · Fresno, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 3.1:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Phoenix Secondary grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (+39.3%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Secondary 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 53
Phoenix Secondary
53 students
What this shows Phoenix Secondary reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Secondary compares
Phoenix Secondary 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 | 3.1:1 | ▼ 86% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
3.1:1
students per teacher
- 86% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 53 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
African American 17.0%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.7%
White 3.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Phoenix Secondary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Secondary'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 other schools in Fresno
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Yosemite Valley Charter
Standard public school
3,065 students 36.5:1 students per teacher
Crescent View West Public Charter
Standard public school
1,703 students 30.4:1 students per teacher
Crescent View South Ii
Standard public school
1,260 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
J. E. Young Academic Center
Alternative education program
976 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Fresno County Special Education
Special-education school
597 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Big Picture Educational Academy
Standard public school
520 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~53 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Secondary
How many students attend Phoenix Secondary?
Phoenix Secondary has 53 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Secondary is 3.1:1, which is 86% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% lower 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 Phoenix Secondary?
82.1% of students at Phoenix Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Secondary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Secondary?
Phoenix Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Phoenix Secondary rank among schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Secondary ranks #2 of 21 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 schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Fresno Unified?
Besides Phoenix Secondary, 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.