- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+358 students YoY
Sanger West High grew from 1,028 students in 2022-23 to 1,386 in 2023-24 (+34.8%).
Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+358 students YoY 063525014604 · Fresno, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,438 enr · 34.2:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanger High (2,426 students)
Sanger West High grew from 1,028 students in 2022-23 to 1,386 in 2023-24 (+34.8%). Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sanger West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanger High
Sanger High
2,426 students
- Washington Aca
Washington Academic Middle
1,539 students
- This school
Sanger West High
1,438 students
- John S. Wash E 838
John S. Wash Elementary
838 students
- Fairmont Eleme 744
Fairmont Elementary
744 students
- Sequoia Elemen 696
Sequoia Elementary
696 students
What this shows Sanger West High reports 1,438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanger West High compares
Sanger West 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,780
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.
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.
District finance for Sanger Unified reports $15,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,438 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,028 (2022-23) → 1,386 (2023-24), up 358.
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.
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.