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Fresno Unified

California · Public School District
99
Schools
68,865
Students
$20,803
Per-Pupil Spend
+45% nat'l
87.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+35pp vs nat'l
88.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Fresno Unified is a public school district in California serving 68,865 students across 99 schools. It includes 69 elementary, 14 middle, 15 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 88.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,803 is above average for a US public school district. 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (99)
Elementary Schools69 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Addams ElementaryKG–06800
Akira Yokomi ElementaryKG–06687
Ann B. LeavenworthKG–06772
Ayer ElementaryKG–06575
Aynesworth ElementaryKG–06530
Birney ElementaryKG–06708
Bullard TalentKG–08743
Burroughs ElementaryKG–06713
Calwa ElementaryKG–06597
Centennial ElementaryKG–06713
Columbia ElementaryKG–06543
David L. Greenberg ElementaryKG–06559
Deborah A. Williams ElementaryKG–06603
Del Mar ElementaryKG–06507
Easterby ElementaryKG–06669
Eaton ElementaryKG–06475
Edith B. Storey ElementaryKG–06564
Ericson ElementaryKG–06767
Ewing ElementaryKG–06827
Ezekiel Balderas ElementaryKG–06651
Figarden ElementaryKG–06592
Fremont ElementaryKG–06433
Gibson ElementaryKG–06411
H. Roger Tatarian ElementaryKG–06466
Hamilton ElementaryKG–08803
Heaton ElementaryKG–06525
Holland ElementaryKG–06425
Homan ElementaryKG–06552
Irwin O. AddicottKG–0842
Jackson ElementaryKG–06357
Jefferson ElementaryKG–06454
King ElementaryKG–06585
Kirk ElementaryKG–06377
Kratt ElementaryKG–06562
Lane ElementaryKG–06573
Lawless ElementaryKG–06620
Lincoln ElementaryKG–06498
Lowell ElementaryKG–06339
Malloch ElementaryKG–06450
Manchester Gate02–06678
Mario G. Olmos ElementaryKG–06592
Mayfair ElementaryKG–06602
McCardle ElementaryKG–06468
Miguel Hidalgo ElementaryKG–06580
Mollie S. Bakman ElementaryKG–06722
Morris E. Dailey Charter ElementaryCharterKG–05341
Muir ElementaryKG–06476
Norseman ElementaryKG–06643
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day01–0621
Powers-Ginsburg ElementaryKG–06426
Pyle ElementaryKG–06719
Robinson ElementaryKG–06499
Roeding ElementaryKG–06647
Rowell ElementaryKG–06594
Slater ElementaryKG–06676
Starr ElementaryKG–06336
Sunset ElementaryKG–06402
Susan B. Anthony ElementaryKG–06430
Thomas ElementaryKG–06754
Turner ElementaryKG–06592
Vang Pao ElementaryKG–06798
Viking ElementaryKG–06712
Vinland ElementaryKG–06517
Wawona K-8KG–08679
Webster ElementaryKG–06315
Wilson ElementaryKG–06670
Winchell ElementaryKG–06681
Wishon ElementaryKG–06513
Wolters ElementaryKG–06419
Middle Schools14 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ahwahnee Middle07–08639
Baird Middle05–08598
Cooper Middle06–08538
Edison Computech07–08798
Elizabeth Terronez Middle06–08638
Fort Miller Middle07–08623
Kings Canyon Middle07–08932
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle07–08821
Scandinavian Middle07–08764
Sequoia Middle07–08858
Tehipite Middle07–08481
Tenaya Middle07–08816
Tioga Middle07–08670
Yosemite Middle07–08674
High Schools15 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bullard High09–122,492
Cambridge Continuation High09–12582
Design Science Middle College High09–12245
Dewolf Continuation High07–12159
Edison High09–122,466
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High09–121,198
Florence E. Rata09–1218
Fresno High09–122,092
Fulton07–1218
Herbert Hoover High09–122,005
McLane High09–121,945
Phillip J Patino School of Entrepreneurship09–12243
Phoenix Secondary07–1256
Roosevelt High09–122,228
Sunnyside High09–122,879
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
J. E. Young Academic CenterKG–121,820
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,803+45% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
State
66.8%
Local (property tax)
12.0%
Federal
21.2%

State funding accounts for 67% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
99
Schools
68,865
Students
87%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.2%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,803 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 99 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
87% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fresno Unified?
Fresno Unified has 99 public schools, serving a total of 68,865 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fresno Unified?
The graduation rate is 88.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fresno Unified spend per student?
Fresno Unified spends $20,803 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fresno Unified?
87% of students in Fresno Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fresno Unified?
Yes — 1 of the 99 schools in Fresno Unified is a charter school.
What grade levels does Fresno Unified serve?
Fresno Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fresno Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fresno Unified is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.