McLane High

go.fresnou.org/mclane

1,945 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McLane High School, located in the Fresno Unified School District, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated on North Cedar Avenue, the school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience. It offers a variety of programs, including college-preparatory coursework, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and a wide array of extracurricular activities such as athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, all aimed at fostering student engagement and leadership.

The school prides itself on a culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and modern resources, McLane High strives to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, military service, or immediate entry into the workforce. As a fixture in the Fresno area, the school remains dedicated to building a supportive environment that encourages students to contribute positively to their community and succeed in an increasingly globalized world.

1,945

Total Students

91.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McLane High
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	1,434
Black	97
Asian	309
Two or More	27
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
1,434 (73.8 %)
Asian
309 (15.9 %)
Black
97 (5.0 %)
White
58 (3.0 %)
Two or More
27 (1.4 %)
American Indian
9 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)248-5100
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/mclane
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,945
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,494
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	425

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 560

Grade 10 519

Grade 11 510

Grade 12 356