Central High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fresno, California 93722 · Central Unified
#797 of 1,343 high schools in California
#13014 of 16,910 nationally
About Central High
Central High is a public high located in Fresno, in the Central Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 625 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 797th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is students per teacher (41th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 625.
There are 165 schools in Fresno; Central High ranks 53rd of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Central High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roosevelt Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
489 students · 4.2 km away
Houghton-Kearney Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–8
199 students · 4.5 km away
Justin Garza High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,095 students · 6.0 km away
Biola-Pershing Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
198 students · 6.1 km away
Glacier Point Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
947 students · 6.5 km away
Harvest Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,010 students · 6.7 km away
Central Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
762 students · 7.2 km away
Goldenrod Elementary
Kerman · Public elementary · Grades K–6
617 students · 7.6 km away
Central East High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,741 students · 8.3 km away
Herndon-Barstow Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
754 students · 8.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High a good school?
Central High has a Success Index (US) of 31.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #797 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central High rank in California?
Central High ranks #797 of 1,343 high schools in California and #13014 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central High?
Central High had 625 students in 2025.
Is Central High a elementary school or a high school?
Central High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.