Erma Duncan Polytechnical High

go.fresnou.org/duncan

1,198 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School, located in Fresno, California, is a specialized educational institution focused on providing students with a robust blend of traditional academics and career-technical education. As a "Polytechnical" school, its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the modern workforce by offering hands-on training in various industries, helping bridge the gap between high school completion and immediate career readiness or advanced vocational training.

The school is structured to support students who may benefit from a more focused, skill-based approach to learning. By integrating technical certification programs with standard high school coursework, Erma Duncan serves as a vital resource for the Fresno Unified School District, emphasizing practical application, critical thinking, and professional development. Its environment is tailored to equip students with the technical competencies and work-readiness skills necessary to succeed in a competitive economic landscape.

1,198

Total Students

60.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Erma Duncan Polytechnical High
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	967
Black	36
Asian	135
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
967 (80.9 %)
Asian
135 (11.3 %)
White
45 (3.8 %)
Black
36 (3.0 %)
Two or More
9 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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)248-7080
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/duncan
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	752
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	275

* 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 9 338

Grade 10 304

Grade 11 279

Grade 12 277