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1760 South Fowler, Fresno, CA 93727
Summary
Sanger West High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 78th percentile among comparable California schools.
71.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 36.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 71.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 283/1,596 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 413/1,596 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,438 |
| Low-Income Students | 944 (65.6%) |
| English Learners | 69 (4.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 16.7 points from last year and rose 17.3 points over the full period. Math rose 12.5 points from last year and rose 11.0 points over the full period.
•Math +11.0 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 Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
71.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.7-point reading income gap is 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 71.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 51% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
36.3% 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
The 20.0-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 0.0%, while English-only results rose. The gap widened.
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 Sanger West High compare within the district?
Sanger West High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Sanger Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sanger West High rank in California?
Sanger West High ranks No. 283 of 1,596 in reading and No. 413 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 Sanger West High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 61.9% meet the reading standard and 27.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sanger West High compare with other schools in Fresno?
Sanger West High is No. 6 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Sanger West High compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Sanger West High is No. 13 in both reading and 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 or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sanger West HighThis school | 36.3% | 71.3% |
| Sanger High | 35.1% | 72.4% |
| Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter | 6.4% | 21.3% |
