Bullard High School is a public secondary school located in Fresno, California, United States. Founded in 1955 and recognized as one of Fresno's top public schools, it is part of the Fresno Unified School District, and as of 2011 had around 2,650 students on roll in grades 9–12, approximately 650 students per grade.
Serving 2,485 students in grades 9-12, Bullard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bullard High School's student population of 2,485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
Bullard High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bullard High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6576 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bullard High School's ranking?
Bullard High School is ranked #6576 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bullard High School often compared to?
Bullard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison High School, Sunnyside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bullard High School?
The graduation rate of Bullard High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bullard High School?
2,485 students attend Bullard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bullard High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bullard High School?
Bullard High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bullard High School offer ?
Bullard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bullard High School part of?
Bullard High School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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