EDISON HIGH SCHOOL

Edison High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 2,571 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 96 teachers, Edison High has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Edison High School, located in the historic West Fresno neighborhood, is one of the oldest and most prominent secondary schools in the Fresno Unified School District. Long recognized for its deep roots in the community, the school is famous for its vibrant campus culture and its prestigious performing arts programs. It serves a diverse student population and has a storied history of academic and athletic achievement, often acting as a focal point for neighborhood activities and community pride.

Academically, Edison is well-regarded for its specialized magnet programs, most notably the Edison Computech program, which offers a rigorous curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By bridging the gap between traditional comprehensive high school experiences and advanced technical instruction, the school aims to prepare its students for higher education and competitive careers in an increasingly digital workforce.

For more information, contact Edison High at (559) 457-2650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

540 E. California Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706-3736
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EDISON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fresno, CA with about 2,571 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Fresno Unified
Total Students:
2,571
Teachers:
96.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 2,571 students

Hispanic/Latino
63.6%
Black or African American
13.5%
Asian
10.6%
White
10.2%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.