Erma Duncan Polytechnical High vs Yosemite Valley Charter
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
Yosemite Valley Charter
Fresno · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,065 students
| Measure | Erma Duncan Polytechnical High Fresno, California | Yosemite Valley Charter Fresno, 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 | 3,065 |
| Enrollment | 1,186 | 3,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 29.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 18% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yosemite Valley Charter does better on math proficiency (18% vs 8%).
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Yosemite Valley Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 86.6%).
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 29.8).
- •Yosemite Valley Charter is the larger school with 3,065 students compared with 1,186.
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is a public school while Yosemite Valley Charter 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 Yosemite Valley Charter?
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 Yosemite Valley Charter?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High: 1,186. Yosemite Valley Charter: 3,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erma Duncan Polytechnical High and Yosemite Valley Charter rank in California?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is 1075th of 1,343 and Yosemite Valley Charter is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).