Erma Duncan Polytechnical High vs Monarch River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Monarch River Academy
Porterville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,338 students
| Measure | Erma Duncan Polytechnical High Fresno, California | Monarch River Academy Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #15023 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,186 | 1,338 |
| Enrollment | 1,186 | 1,338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 33.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 8% | – |
| city | Fresno | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monarch River Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 86.6%).
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 33.5).
- •Monarch River Academy is the larger school with 1,338 students compared with 1,186.
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is a public school while Monarch River Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Monarch River Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Erma Duncan Polytechnical High and Monarch River Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High: 1,186. Monarch River Academy: 1,338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erma Duncan Polytechnical High and Monarch River Academy rank in California?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is 1075th of 1,343 and Monarch River Academy is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).