Erma Duncan Polytechnical High vs McLane High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,186 students
McLane High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,056 students
| Measure | Erma Duncan Polytechnical High Fresno, California | McLane High Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,343 | #1257 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15023 of 16,910 | #16129 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,186 | 2,056 |
| Enrollment | 1,186 | 2,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 10% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 14.5).
- •McLane High does better on math proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 93.3%).
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.6).
- •McLane High is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 1,186.
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 Erma Duncan Polytechnical High better than McLane High?
On the Success Index (US), Erma Duncan Polytechnical High ranks higher (21.5 vs 14.5 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 Erma Duncan Polytechnical High and McLane High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High: 1,186. McLane High: 2,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erma Duncan Polytechnical High and McLane High rank in California?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is 1075th of 1,343 and McLane High is 1257th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).