Bullard High vs Polytechnic High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bullard High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,485 students
Polytechnic High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,484 students
| Measure | Bullard High Fresno, California | Polytechnic High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #932 of 1,343 | #460 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14047 of 16,910 | #9371 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,485 | 2,484 |
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 2,484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 36% |
| city | Fresno | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polytechnic High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 26.6).
- •Polytechnic High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Polytechnic High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •Bullard High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 70.4%).
- •Bullard High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.9).
- •Bullard High is the larger school with 2,485 students compared with 2,484.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bullard High better than Polytechnic High?
On the Success Index (US), Polytechnic High ranks higher (46.3 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bullard High and Polytechnic High?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bullard High: 2,485. Polytechnic High: 2,484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bullard High and Polytechnic High rank in California?
Bullard High is 932nd of 1,343 and Polytechnic High is 460th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).