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2045 North Dickenson Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722-9643
Summary
Central High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
50.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 16.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 16.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 806/1,596 (50th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 933/1,596 (42nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 625 |
| Low-Income Students | 468 (74.9%) |
| English Learners | 50 (8.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.7 points from last year and fell 17.7 points over the full period. Math fell 2.8 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math +0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
50.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 806 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.6% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 31% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 21%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
16.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 933 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.2% of English-only students.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Central High compare within the district?
Central High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Central Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Central High rank in California?
Central High ranks No. 806 of 1,596 in reading and No. 933 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Central High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.8% meet the reading standard and 13.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Central High compare with other schools in Fresno?
Central High is No. 16 in reading and tied for No. 14 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Central High compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Central High is No. 31 in reading and tied for No. 28 in math proficiency among the 44 9–12 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Central HighThis school | 16.7% | 50.7% |
| Central East High | 12.1% | 49.9% |
| Justin Garza High | 26.3% | 66.4% |
