Justin Garza High School serves 1,539 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Justin Garza High School's student population of 1,539 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Justin Garza High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
59%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Justin Garza High School?
1,539 students attend Justin Garza High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Justin Garza High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Justin Garza High School?
Justin Garza High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Justin Garza High School offer ?
Justin Garza High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Justin Garza High School part of?
Justin Garza High School is part of Central Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Justin Garza High School located?
Justin Garza High School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 13 other public schools located in West Side.
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