For the 2024-25 school year, there are 105 public high schools serving 70,074 students in Fresno County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Fresno County, 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 County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fresno County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Fresno County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fresno County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Clovis North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2770 E. International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,389 students
Rank: #33.
Design Science Middle College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 E Univ Ave
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Buchanan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1560 N. Minnewawa Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-3000
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,601 students
Rank: #55.
Hume Lake Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64144 Hume Lake Rd.
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Rank: #66.
Reedley Middle College High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
995 N. Reed Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #77.
Clovis West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 E. Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2000
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,089 students
Rank: #88.
Clovis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1055 Fowler Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1000
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,905 students
Rank: #99.
Reedley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
740 W. N. Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7100
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,848 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Easton Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
El Puente High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1691 Saipan Ave.
Firebaugh, CA 93622
(559) 659-3899
Firebaugh, CA 93622
(559) 659-3899
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Paseo Grande Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5248 Rose St.
Fresno, CA 93722
(833) 980-1356
Fresno, CA 93722
(833) 980-1356
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1313.
Clovis East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2940 Leonard Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4000
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,768 students
Rank: #1414.
Orange Cove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Anchor Ave.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 L St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6630
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6630
Grades: 7-11
| 30 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Elm High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Fowler Academy Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
975 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3086 W. Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Mendota Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Sierra Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33280 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-3020
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-3020
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #2121.
Rio Del Rey High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13883 Lassen Ave.
Helm, CA 93627
(559) 866-5683
Helm, CA 93627
(559) 866-5683
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #2222.
Career Technical Education Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1320 N. Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4872
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4872
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Fowler Academy Community Day (9-12)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
975 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mendota Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: #2525.
Kingsburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 18th Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-5156
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-5156
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #2626.
Hallmark Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2445 Ninth St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7170
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7170
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #2727.
Sanger High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1045 Bethel Ave.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7121
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,734 students
Rank: #2828.
Florence E. Rata
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1373 W. Mesa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4585
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4585
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Fowler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 E. Main St.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6160
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6160
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Riverdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3086 W. Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #3131.
Edison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 E. Ca Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2650
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2650
Grades: 9-12
| 2,466 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Marc High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2580 W. Tahoe Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6443
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6443
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Pathway Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 S. Teilman
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 487-1201
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 487-1201
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: #3434.
Mendota High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Belmont Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-1993
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-1993
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #3535.
Sierra High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33326 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
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Fresno County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1285 South Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
5659 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Ste.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
American Union Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2801 West Adams Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Grades: 4-8
| 6 students
Anchor Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
735 East Church Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Aspen Ridge Public (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3821 N. Clark St.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 225-7737
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 225-7737
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
33367 North Auberry Rd
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 855-2442
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 855-2442
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
36000 Trimmer Springs Rd
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 865-2040
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 865-2040
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
California Steam (Closed 2023)
Charter School
19191 W. Excelsior Ave.
Five Points, CA 93624
(530) 391-4425
Five Points, CA 93624
(530) 391-4425
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1001 E. Florence Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
1655 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4400
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4400
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Crescent Valley Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
116 E. Main St., Ste. 200
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Crescent View Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3502 Blackstone, Ste. 151
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Grades: K-12
| 441 students
Crescent View South Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4348 W. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Crescent View West Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3502 North Blackstone Ave St
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Dewolf West High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2004 East Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Grades: 9-11
| 20 students
Excel High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1625 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1980
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1980
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29147 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Grades: 3-9
| 544 students
1713 Tulare St. Ste. 202
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Fresno Prep Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3355 East Shields Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
1420 Second St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720
Grades: K-1
| 148 students
Golden Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1626 W. Princeton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 293-3157
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 293-3157
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Golden Plains Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
22000 Nevada Ave. Ste. B
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5900
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5900
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Kerman Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
15085 D St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 842-3900
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 842-3900
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Kermit Koontz Education Complex High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1320 N. Mariposa
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Kings Valley Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
312 W. Seventh St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Laton Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6449 Dewoody St
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Marc Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2580 West Tahoe Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6429
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6429
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
3530 S. Cherry Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
New Horizon High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3335 North Arthur Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Grades: 9-10
| 29 students
830 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
New Spirit Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4147 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
Northstar High School Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3224 E. Central
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3360
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
One Step Up Charter Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
P.o. Box 2777
Fresno, CA 93745
(559) 453-7895
Fresno, CA 93745
(559) 453-7895
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fresno County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Fresno County, 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 County?
105 public high schools are located in Fresno County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno County?
Fresno County public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fresno County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fresno County include: Roosevelt High School vs. Sunnyside High School, Reedley Middle College High School vs. Reedley High School, Clovis West High School vs. Clovis North High School
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