Duncan Polytechnical High School

Duncan Polytechnical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4330 E Garland Ave,  Fresno, CA
Fresno Unified School District
4.2
5.0
1,191 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brett Taylor
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
470
Verbal
500
Average ACT
17
Math
14
English
19
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
25.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
4.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
393:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.4%
Hispanic
80.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.3%
White
3.8%
Black
3%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#74 Best Magnet HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Fresno 437 Students
Fresno City College 340 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 156 Students
University of California - Davis 148 Students
San Francisco State University 131 Students
University of California - Berkeley 116 Students
University of California - San Diego 98 Students
University of San Francisco 98 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 89 Students
University of California - Irvine 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 124 Students
Biology 82 Students
Psychology 47 Students
Business 41 Students
Criminology 34 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 34 Students
Nursing Assistant 30 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 162 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/19/2024
I love Duncan it really is different from other schools. I get to learn more about the medical field and it feels like I am almost in college because of the advance classes. However the downside of it would be teachers assigning a lot of work and having to stay up late at night finishing or studying. But overall I am glad that I chose Duncan giving me the unique experience.
4.0 Senior
11/16/2024
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School is particularly strict on attendance, grades, and choices that you'll have to stick with, going into freshman year.
4.0 Senior
10/16/2024
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School is good at giving students real-life work experiences. We are given job sites where we go to jobs to help them around and get hands-on learning for our pathway. This ends up benefiting us when we graduate from Duncan and already have an opportunity to get a job after we graduate since we are allowed to get certifications in the pathway we choose. The only downside would be the food in my opinion and the lack of sports.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/16/2025
This is a Great school, in my opinion i recommend for Real world experiences and learning education.
5.0 student
4/28/2014
Duncan is a wonderful high school with a wide variety of people and cultures. The students are friendly and the school is small which creates a home like atmosphere. I highly recommend parents to have their children attend Duncan! Go Stallions!
other
10/28/2010
I'm a 2008 graduate, this school was the best decision I made instead of going to my home school Mclane high school. There so much to say about this school. Duncan may be small or have no sport but it had great vocational programs. I myself was enrolled in the construction deparment for two year til...
5.0 student
10/11/2007

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Duncan Polytechnical High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fresno, CA and is served by the Fresno Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,191 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Duncan Polytechnical High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 17. The average home value in this area is $370,911. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fulton, Mclane High School, Design Science Middle College High School, and more. Learn more about what Fresno has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Duncan Polytechnical High School.

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