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4330 East Garland Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726-6102
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
64.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 36.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 460/1,596 (71st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 403/1,596 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,186 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,027 (86.6%) |
| English Learners | 136 (11.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 10.4 points over the full period. Math rose 11.8 points from last year and rose 16.2 points over the full period.
•Math +16.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
64.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 67.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 33%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
36.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 7.5 points ahead in math. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Erma Duncan Polytechnical High compare within the district?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 12 9–12 schools in Fresno Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Erma Duncan Polytechnical High rank in California?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High ranks No. 460 of 1,596 in reading and No. 403 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 Erma Duncan Polytechnical High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math among 11 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.0% meet the reading standard and 37.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Erma Duncan Polytechnical High compare with other schools in Fresno?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is No. 10 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Erma Duncan Polytechnical High compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is No. 21 in reading and No. 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Erma Duncan Polytechnical HighThis school | 36.6% | 64.2% |
| Bullard High | 25.9% | 68.3% |
| Design Science Middle College High | 54.1% | 85.3% |
