Fresno High

go.fresnou.org/fresno

1,867 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fresno High School, located at 1839 Echo Ave. in the historic Tower District of Fresno, California, is one of the oldest and most architecturally significant educational institutions in the region. Established in 1889, the school is widely recognized for its iconic Collegiate Gothic-style main building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Because of its long-standing history, the campus is a major landmark in the community, blending traditional aesthetics with a modern academic mission.

As part of the Fresno Unified School District, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide variety of academic programs, including the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Beyond its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, Fresno High is known for a vibrant school culture that emphasizes athletics, the performing arts, and long-standing traditions. It remains a focal point for the local community, symbolizing a bridge between Fresno’s historical roots and its future academic aspirations.

1,867

Total Students

103.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fresno High
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	1,410
Black	141
Asian	88
Two or More	44
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,410 (75.7%)
White
159 (8.5%)
Black
141 (7.6%)
Asian
88 (4.7%)
Two or More
44 (2.4%)
American Indian
14 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)

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)457-2780
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/fresno
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,867
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	380

* 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 9 529

Grade 10 544

Grade 11 452

Grade 12 342