Sanger West High

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Sanger West High ranks 592 nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sanger West High is a public high school in Fresno, California, serving 1,028 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Sanger Unified School District, which is ranked 639 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sanger West High has a mixed academic performance compared to state and district averages. While the school's 11th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (53.98%) and Science (39.18%) are higher than the state averages, its 11th-grade Math proficiency rate (25.36%) is lower. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for Hispanic and English Language Learner students but much lower for Asian and Special Education students. Sanger West High also has a chronic absenteeism rate of 11.7%, which is lower than the nearby Sanger High (12.7%) but higher than the state average.

Compared to other schools in the area, Sanger West High's performance is generally better than nearby McLane High and Roosevelt High in the Fresno Unified School District, which have much lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism. However, Sanger West High lags behind its counterpart, Sanger High, which ranks higher in the state and has higher proficiency rates in core subjects.

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Public 9-12

1760 South Fowler
Fresno, CA 93727

(559) 524-3100

District: Sanger Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
592^nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 25.6

Number of students: 1,386

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.0%

Asian:

26.2%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sanger West High ranks better than 74.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sanger West High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Sanger West High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanger West High 592^nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Sanger West High in the ranking list.)

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Sanger Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanger Unified 639^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sanger West High

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Rank History for all students at Sanger West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.31	592^nd	2348	74.8%
2024	61.90	592^nd	2323	74.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sanger West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.25	314^th	786	60.1%
2024	48.29	349^th	804	56.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sanger West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.35	538^th	1323	59.3%
2024	49.80	258^th	1350	80.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sanger West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.33	784^th	1547	49.3%
2024	29.98	972^nd	1534	36.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sanger West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.93	453^rd	2247	79.8%
2024	68.21	450^th	2235	79.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Sanger West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.29	731^st	2118	65.5%
2024	62.81	541^st	2098	74.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sanger West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.67	493^rd	2207	77.7%
2024	58.81	627^th	2172	71.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Sanger West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.47	517^th	731	29.3%
2024	29.11	519^th	712	27.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sanger West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.81	624^th	2142	70.9%
2024	63.59	518^th	2125	75.6%

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Rank History for White students at Sanger West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.60	135^th	1434	90.6%
2024	53.85	528^th	1406	62.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sanger West High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	62	33	264	587	3	1	78	0	1028
2024	78	52	363	776	3	2	112	0	1386

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sanger West High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	1028	42.9	23.9	67.8
2024	1386	54.0	25.6	66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sanger West High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	1028	42.9	23.9	67.8
2024	1386	54.0	25.6	66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Sanger West High	Public	9-12	1760 South Fowler	Fresno	93727	Fresno County	Sanger Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 524-3100	1,386	54	25.6	66.4%	78 (5.6%)	52 (3.8%)	776 (56.0%)	363 (26.2%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	112 (8.1%)	61.9	592^nd of 2323 public high schools	74.5%		63.3	592^nd of 2348 public high schools	74.8%			39.2		38.9			54.0	54.0			25.4	25.4
Phoenix Secondary	Public	7-12	5320 E. Church Ave	Fresno	93725	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 253-6520	78	16	4.8	94.9%	4 (5.1%)	12 (15.4%)	54 (69.2%)	5 (6.4%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	5.4	2296^th of 2323 public high schools	1.2%		4.8	2322^nd of 2348 public high schools	1.1%	26	0.0			3.2	0.0	0.0		0.0	5.0	0.0		1.9	$63,943
Sunnyside High	Public	9-12	1019 South Peach Ave.	Fresno	93727	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 253-6700	2,749	133	20.6	89.6%	55 (2.0%)	153 (5.6%)	1,922 (69.9%)	553 (20.1%)	10 (0.4%)	10 (0.4%)	46 (1.7%)	32.6	1351^st of 2323 public high schools	41.8%		32.4	1346^th of 2348 public high schools	42.7%	5		14.4	20.0	14.5			47.0	47.0			8.7	8.7	$8,553
Cambridge Continuation High	Public	9-12	1001 South Chestnut	Fresno	93702	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 253-6560	541	24	22.7	98.3%	16 (3.0%)	40 (7.4%)	433 (80.0%)	41 (7.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	8.8	2116^th of 2323 public high schools	8.9%		8.9	2144^th of 2348 public high schools	8.7%	28		1.9	0.0	1.5			8.6	8.6			2.1	2.1	$9,530
Roosevelt High	Public	9-12	4250 East Tulare St.	Fresno	93702	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 253-5200	2,198	116	18.9	92.6%	65 (3.0%)	106 (4.8%)	1,808 (82.3%)	188 (8.6%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	19 (0.9%)	29.5	1438^th of 2323 public high schools	38.1%		30.6	1397^th of 2348 public high schools	40.5%	41		6.0	5.0	5.7			43.7	43.7			10.0	10.0	$9,737
Violet Heintz Education Academy	Public	7-12	4939 East Yale Ave.	Fresno	93727	Fresno County	Fresno County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 443-4863	56	5	10.9	85.7%	3 (5.4%)	13 (23.2%)	35 (62.5%)	2 (3.6%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	4.8	2306^th of 2323 public high schools	0.7%		6.5	2292^nd of 2348 public high schools	2.4%	14				0.0		0.0		4.4		0.0		0.0	$16,753
Fowler High	Public	9-12	701 East Main St.	Fowler	93625	Fresno County	Fowler Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 834-6160	801	39	20.4	82.0%	65 (8.1%)	5 (0.6%)	626 (78.2%)	99 (12.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	59.3	652^nd of 2323 public high schools	71.9%		54.3	778^th of 2348 public high schools	66.9%	126		24.9		25.1			67.8	67.8			25.9	25.9	$11,563
Fowler Academy Community Day (9-12)	Public	9-12	975 East Adams Ave.	Fowler	93625	Fresno County	Fowler Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 834-6098	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)													$14,834
Fowler Academy Continuation	Public	7-12	975 E. Adams Ave.	Fowler	93625	Fresno County	Fowler Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 834-6098	14	2	9.2	100.0%	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$14,834
Sanger High	Public	9-12	1045 Bethel Ave.	Sanger	93657	Fresno County	Sanger Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 524-7121	2,443	110	22.3	69.4%	303 (12.4%)	11 (0.5%)	1,958 (80.1%)	100 (4.1%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	65 (2.7%)	76.3	379^th of 2323 public high schools	83.7%		65.6	551^st of 2348 public high schools	76.5%	172		40.6	0.0	39.5			73.4	73.4			35.4	35.4	$12,275

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanger West High

Is Sanger West High a good school?

Sanger West High ranks 592^nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sanger West High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,386 students attended Sanger West High.

What district is Sanger West High in?

Sanger Unified

What is the racial makeup of Sanger West High?

Students at Sanger West High are 56% Hispanic, 26% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 6% White, 4% African American.

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