Best High Schools in Zip Code 93706

This analysis covers six high schools serving grades 9-12 in Fresno, California's 93706 zip code, including two large comprehensive schools and four smaller alternative programs across three different districts.

Among these schools, Edison High stands out as the top performer, achieving test scores and a 95% graduation rate well above state averages despite a high-need student population. Washington High shows solid performance with a 94.3% graduation rate, though its test scores are more moderate. The four alternative schools, including Easton Continuation High which reports a 100% graduation rate, serve much smaller populations and face significant academic challenges, with very low test proficiency rates across the board.

Key challenges across the area include alarmingly high chronic absenteeism, affecting between 22% and 88% of students depending on the school, and universally low mathematics proficiency. There are also dramatic differences in resources, with spending per student varying nearly fivefold between schools. Parents should note that Fresno Unified's Edison High demonstrates that strong outcomes are possible in this community, while the alternative schools serve specific student needs with very different approaches and results.