Sunnyside High School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Sunnyside High School
Sunnyside High School is a highly regarded public school located in the heart of the city of Sunnyside. It is a four-year comprehensive high school with a diverse student population. Sunnyside High School offers a rigorous academic program that emphasizes college and career readiness. Students have the opportunity to take courses in a variety of disciplines, including math, science, English, social studies, foreign languages, and the arts. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, music and drama programs, and student clubs. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Sunnyside High School is proud to be part of the Sunnyside community and to be a leader in providing quality educational opportunities to its students.
Address:
1019 S. Peach Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727Phone:
(559) 253-6700
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
2,948 students
Overview Sunnyside High School
Sunnyside High School serves 2,948 students in grades 9-12.
Sunnyside High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Sunnyside High School
Sunnyside High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sunnyside High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.