Edison High

540 E Cesar Chavez Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93706

go.fresnou.org/edison

2,339 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Edison High School, located in the historic West Fresno neighborhood, is one of the oldest and most prominent secondary schools in the Fresno Unified School District. Long recognized for its deep roots in the community, the school is famous for its vibrant campus culture and its prestigious performing arts programs. It serves a diverse student population and has a storied history of academic and athletic achievement, often acting as a focal point for neighborhood activities and community pride.

Academically, Edison is well-regarded for its specialized magnet programs, most notably the Edison Computech program, which offers a rigorous curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By bridging the gap between traditional comprehensive high school experiences and advanced technical instruction, the school aims to prepare its students for higher education and competitive careers in an increasingly digital workforce.

2,339

Total Students

108.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison High
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	1,725
Black	230
Asian	180
Two or More	57
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,725 (73.9%)
Black
230 (9.9%)
Asian
180 (7.7%)
White
127 (5.4%)
Two or More
57 (2.4%)
American Indian
10 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)457-2650
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/edison
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	507

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 659

Grade 10 587

Grade 11 575

Grade 12 518