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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Fresno Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 49 public high schools serving 41,661 students in Fresno, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fresno, CA are University High School, Clovis North High School and Design Science Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresno, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fresno have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Fresno, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Fresno, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2611 East Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Clovis North High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2770 East International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Design Science Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 E University Ave
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Clovis West High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 East Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Easton Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5865 South Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Career Technical Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1320 North Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4872
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Phillip J Patino School Of Entrepreneurship
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 East Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7360
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Edison High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
540 E Cesar Chavez Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2650
Gr: 9-12 | 2,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Florence E. Rata
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1373 West Mesa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4585
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Pathway Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11 South Teilman
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 487-1201
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2045 North Dickenson Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5276
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Yosemite Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3610 East Ashlan Ave
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 258-0800
Gr: K-12 | 3,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Washington High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6041 South Elm Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 485-8805
Gr: 9-12 | 1,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Elm High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5865 South Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Endeavor Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
777 W. Shaw
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-0471
Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 East Garland Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Central East High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 North Cornelia Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-0280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,741 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Sierra Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1931 North Fine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 490-4290
Gr: K-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Bullard High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5445 North Palm Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 2,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 East Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 253-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Aspen Ridge Public
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3821 North Clark St.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 374-0080
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Herbert Hoover High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5550 North First St.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 451-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Central Online Home
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2280 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3140
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Sunnyside High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1019 South Peach Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 253-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,858 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Crescent View West Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 East Shields Ave. Ste. 10
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Gr: 9-12 | 1,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #2626.
West Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2695 South Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 233-6501
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Fresno High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1839 Echo Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 457-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 1,867 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
W.e.b. Dubois Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2604 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 486-1166
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2929.
Crescent View South Ii
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4348 West Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 389-7270
Gr: K-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #3030.
Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 S 10th St.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 253-5390
Gr: K-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
Alice M. Worsley
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 American Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 600-4990
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Central Unified Alternative/opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2698 North Brawley
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5230
Gr: K-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3333.
Mclane High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 North Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
School Of Unlimited Learning
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2336 Calaveras St.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 500-1352
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Dewolf Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2445 West Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 457-2990
Gr: 11-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fresno, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fresno, CA include University High School, Clovis North High School and Design Science Middle College High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fresno?
49 public high schools are located in Fresno.
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno?
Fresno public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fresno are often viewed compared to one another?

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