Summary:
This analysis covers two public high schools serving grades 9-12 in the 93702 zip code of Fresno, California, both operated by the Fresno Unified district, which faces broader academic challenges ranking in the 31st percentile statewide.
Roosevelt High is the stronger performing school in the area, with a 90.6% graduation rate that exceeds district and state averages, a relatively lower dropout rate of 5.7%, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.2%. In contrast, Farber School of Credit Attainment shows significantly different outcomes, with a much lower graduation rate of 68.2%, a high dropout rate of 20.8%, and an extreme chronic absenteeism rate of 97.7%, suggesting it serves a specialized population with significant barriers to regular attendance.
Academically, both schools struggle, particularly in mathematics, though Roosevelt performs closer to district averages. Roosevelt's test proficiency, while low, is substantially higher than Farber's across all subjects. Despite having a slightly lower student-teacher ratio, Farber's outcomes are far weaker, indicating factors beyond simple resource allocation are at play. For parents, Roosevelt represents a more traditional high school environment with greater success in student retention, while Farber appears designed for credit recovery for students who have struggled elsewhere.
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