Duncan Polytechnical High School

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Duncan Polytechnical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4330 E Garland Ave,  Fresno, CA
Fresno Unified School District
4.2
4.0
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
25%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
17
Math
15
English
18
Reading
17
Science
17
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

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
5.3%
State Average
19.4%
Science
3.3%
State Average
11.2%
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
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Hispanic
79.9%
Asian
10.9%
White
3.6%
Black
3%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#79 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 459 Students
Fresno City College 352 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 167 Students
University of California - Davis 156 Students
San Francisco State University 137 Students
University of California - Berkeley 128 Students
University of California - San Diego 104 Students
University of San Francisco 98 Students
University of California - Irvine 93 Students
Fresno Pacific University 91 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 134 Students
Biology 89 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Business 47 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 37 Students
Criminology 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Nursing Assistant 31 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 29 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 153 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/23/2025
Durning my junior year of high school I volunteered at the Armenian Home in Fresno, CA. Where I learned many skills to help other people out.
5.0
5/6/2025
It was a wonderful experience for the 4 year of my academics. It's a good learning environment for students to get involved in a career. They prepare you for future job interviews and opportunities. Overall offers a lot of experience and training for future employees.
5.0 Senior
11/22/2024
The best experience at Duncan would be that you get lots of hands on experience by not only doing hands on skills and projects in the classroom you get to also go to jobsite and learn new things and practice the skills learned in the classroom. I've never had a bad experience at this school for all four years I've had great teachers and great experiences. Like I said everything at this school is great I don't think there really is a need for change.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/19/2026
Well in 2018 to 2022 great school for our second round in 2024 horrible. If you speak up and dont agree with them and voice your concerns be prepared to get your child transfer revoked. Madrigal is on a power high she is rude talks to you like your a nobody but expects respect. Eric the principal ju...
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...

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,191 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% 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 3.35, 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 $371,221. 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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