Sunnyside High

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2,858 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sunnyside High School, located at 1019 S. Peach Ave. in Fresno, California, is a large public secondary institution serving the Fresno Unified School District. As a prominent fixture in the Southeast Fresno community, the school is known for its diverse student body and its comprehensive approach to academics and extracurricular engagement. The campus serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a traditional high school experience designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sunnyside High is well-regarded for its robust athletic programs and various career-technical education (CTE) pathways, which provide students with hands-on experience in fields like health, technology, and engineering. The school operates with a focus on fostering school spirit and community involvement, often acting as a hub for local events and student-led initiatives. With a commitment to equity and student achievement, Sunnyside strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and academic success for its population.

2,858

Total Students

134.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside High
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	1,964
Black	166
Asian	597
Two or More	46
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
1,964 (68.7%)
Asian
597 (20.9%)
Black
166 (5.8%)
White
62 (2.2%)
Two or More
46 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.4%)
American Indian
10 (0.4%)

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)253-6700
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/sunnyside
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	134.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,802
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	691

* 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 9 851

Grade 10 677

Grade 11 679

Grade 12 651