Fresno Unified


Summary:

The Fresno Unified district encompasses 100 schools serving grades K-12, including 70 elementary, 14 middle, and 15 high schools, primarily serving a high-need urban community where academic performance lags behind state averages but graduation rates are strong.

While the district faces significant challenges, with chronic absenteeism affecting nearly a third of students and proficiency rates in English, math, and science below state levels, there are clear standout schools that excel. Top performers include specialized programs like Design Science Middle College High and Edison Computech, as well as elementary schools like Manchester Gate and Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary, which achieve high test scores and have very low absenteeism, often despite serving high-poverty populations.

For parents, the key takeaway is the wide variation in school performance within the district. Elementary school quality ranges dramatically, and a school's success is closely tied to its attendance rates and specialized focus. The district's above-average graduation rate is a positive sign, but it's important to research individual schools, as models like magnet, gifted, and career-technical programs show consistent success in engaging students and driving academic achievement.

District Detail

 2309 Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93721-2287

 (559) 457-3000

SchoolDigger Rank:
1061st of 1543 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 67,873

Primary Schools: 70
Middle Schools: 14
High Schools: 15
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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