Enrollment
1,438
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Sanger West High
Federal NCES profile for Sanger West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063525014604
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanger West High earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #25 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.2:1
- large classes for California
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanger West High has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanger West High ranks #25 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Sanger Unified · California
NCES ID 063525014604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sanger West High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sanger West High
Sanger West High is a large high school in Fresno, California, enrolling 1,438 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.2:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 59% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,438 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 441 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #441, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 61/100).
Among Fresno's high schools, it stands alongside Sunnyside High (2,858 students): Sanger West High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34.2:1 vs 21.8:1).
Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students) and Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students) alongside Sanger West High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sanger West High compares
Sanger West High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.2:1 | ▲ 59% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,438
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
34.2:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
Asian 26.2%
Two or More 8.6%
White 5.8%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Sanger West High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sanger Unified, which includes Sanger West High.
$14,188
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 70.9%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sanger West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Academic Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John S. Wash Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairmont Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanger West High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sanger West High
How many students attend Sanger West High?
Sanger West High has 1,438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanger West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanger West High is 34.2:1, which is 59% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 118% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanger West High?
43.4% of students at Sanger West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanger West High?
The largest demographic group at Sanger West High is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanger West High?
Sanger West High has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sanger West High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanger West High ranks #25 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.
Is Sanger West High a good school?
Sanger West High earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sanger Unified?
Besides Sanger West High, Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students), Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students), and John S. Wash Elementary (838 students). See the Sanger Unified district page for the complete list.
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