2024 Best Schools for STEM in the Fresno Area

• Fresno, CA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  253 reviews

Junior: I'm so glad that I made the choice to come to University High School! On first day of Freshman orientation, I was immediately welcomed with kind and supportive peers. The staff are incredibly nice and fun to be around! There are lots of clubs, organizations, and school activities at UHS that are bound to make any student love the school! The school itself is also not a very big campus, so almost everyone knows each other. However, we also have access to Fresno State campus! Being on a college campus really allows students to have their own freedom and experience what it's like to be a college student. At UHS, students take college classes through Fresno State along with AP classes for Junior and Senior year. While being a college prep school, UHS also puts emphasis on music education as well! The academics at University High are definitely not for everyone, as they are pretty rigorous compared to other schools. However, the fun that happens at University High is definitely worth it!... Read 253 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 487

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Clovis Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  412 reviews

Junior: During my time at Clovis North High School, it has been very satisfying to fulfill my academic goals through the abundance of advanced courses such as honors and AP classes. Completing these courses not only opens up more opportunities for students, but also ensures that students are prepared for future college classes that have a more rigorous curriculum. Many students at Clovis North including myself have utilized these advanced courses to boost our academic resume. I know that I am very privileged to be able to have access to college-level courses without attending an actual college class. Although Clovis North's has upstanding academic values, there are some areas for improvement especially in the department of dress code. The enforcement of dress code at Clovis North, at many times, has been directed primarily towards female students and directed less to male students. The staff targets certain students with a unique or distinct style often those who are female.... Read 412 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,442

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Fresno Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  765 reviews

Parent: Over all a good experience. Lots to get involved in, many AP choices and good concerned teachers! As a parent there were many opportunities to get involved and the teachers and coaches always welcomed parent involvement. Head counselor always responded in a timely manner. Unfortunately not all the other counselors were as helpful. As a parent I appreciated the diversity on campus. It seemed like a campus where everyone was welcome and accepted. Due to the STEM program offered at the school students from all over the district attended the school. This allowed for a rich student life experience. There was a strong emphasis on academics and the school offered the most AP courses in the county. My children were also involved in many after school activities that were offered. They were the only school to offer NMUN in the area. During school closures the school culture advisor organized virtual events to help connect students and and lessen the isolation of online school.... Read 765 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,428

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Clovis Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  523 reviews

Junior: Buchanan High School has unique opportunities to explore topics of interest- It offers ROP classes and the CART program, which are meant to provide education catered to jobs. The AP and Honors programs offer opportunities for academic excellence, early college credit, and a weighted GPA. Joining a few clubs out of the many that were offered allowed me to make connections with others and participate in events I wouldn't have known about otherwise. The campus size is impressive, but I've noticed some issues with maintenance and cleanliness in certain areas, which could be improved upon. For example, many of the restrooms are often closed, and searching for one in working order takes away from class time or break. Buchanan promotes diversity and inclusion, which is evident from the many posters made by the school's peer counseling and leadership teams. These groups are exceedingly proactive in organizing events such as pep rallies, dances, and fundraisers to bring the students together.... Read 523 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,685

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Fresno Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  142 reviews

Alum: While Design Science Middle College High School is undoubtedly intensive and requires work, this school ensures that students get a valuable education and dedicates time to getting students into college. The workload is manageable and the staff at this school genuinely cares for the students. They go out of their way to prep students for college regarding work, environment, registering for classes, and paying for their education. The best part of it all is that you can get an associate's degree at the end of it! Not many high school students can say they got a diploma and a degree on the same day. It's worth it to change your child's future!... Read 142 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 261

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Fresno, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  157 reviews

Parent: My mother who is 81 years old, my aunt and 3 uncles, 16 first cousins, 4 siblings, my spouse and I are all San Joaquin Memorial High school graduates and LOVE the place! We cannot say enough good things about this amazing college-preparatory school and we all continue to actively support it as alumni. Our eldest son is now a sophomore at the University of California at Berkeley and he loved SJM as well and had an excellent experience there. He is getting A's and B's at CAL and has said SJMHS prepared him well. Our youngest son is currently a sophomore at SJM.... Read 157 reviews

• grade A

• Students 500

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Clovis Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  374 reviews

Sophomore: I love Clovis West. The campus is beautiful, the teachers are constantly achieving the goal of giving their students and education, the students are so friendly, and the co-curricular’s are so involving. Although I am only an incoming junior, I dread the day that I turn my tassel and leave Clovis West behind. As a freshman, I can fully say that I was not as involved as I now wish I was. Yes, I would go to some football games, go to a few drama performances, and attend some club meeting; but that is nothing as to what I experienced sophmore year. My sophmore year I changed my mindset about high school. I wanted to do everything I could to make my high school years better, and I did just that! I joined the leadership team, I went to as many sporting events as I could, I went to many school performances, and I loved every minute of it. I became so involved that I decided to run for class secretary and won! I would not want to go to any other school, except Clovis West High School!... Read 374 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,096

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Clovis Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  597 reviews

Sophomore: Clovis East is extremely involved with their students. We have multiple events throughout the school year and there are numerus extracurriculars, that a student can be involved in. The school has at least 4 sports each season, and there are over 30 clubs that one can participate in. The school also offers many resources if a student needs assistance. This includes tutoring and counselors which are always available. Although, there are many positive aspects of the school, there are some things that can be altered, for a better experience. For example, the school is not kept very clean. The campus usually has many pieces of trash around and the bathrooms are usually dirty. Another negative is that there are not many culture/heritages related events in the school year. I feel that there should be events related to the student's culture, in order to share experiences with one another. Overall, Clovis East is a commendatory school, however there can be improvements made.... Read 597 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,733

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Clovis Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  523 reviews

Junior: Clovis High School is an average school. There's nothing that stand out too much against any other high-school. However if there's one thing I will never forget. It would be the teachers, they have only been respectful and given me a multitude of opportunities to succeed and learn more about things that interest me. Some of my favorite memories are centralized around the staff and teachers. For example me and my English teacher having deep discussions about the book that we were currently reading that delved into the morality of the death sentence and our judicial system, I've discussed the cycle of our universe and quantum physics involved with black holes with my physics teacher and my Spanish teacher has provided an outlet for me to inquire about my many inquiries into the grammatical reasoning of the Spanish language. The school isn't outstanding in food or faculties but the people who work there have a heart for education.... Read 523 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,928

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Fresno, CA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I have nothing but good things to say about this school. The teachers and administration are always open for discussions and dialogue about students welfare.. The academic program run here is amazing , giving kids opportunity to earn their Associates while completing High School .... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 248

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Sanger Unified School District, CA•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  22 reviews

Senior: Hallmark has been an excellent school. All the teachers and staff provide the students with any help they might need in order to achieve their goals. The school is more peaceful and quiet, allowing you to concentrate and get your work done. I have only been at Hallmark for two years but it has been a wonderful experience.... Read 22 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 252

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Fowler Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  138 reviews

Junior: Fowler High School and the surrounding school district has countless benefits along with needed improvements. Fowler High School is filled with dedicated teachers who strive to build meaningful relationships with students and teach in an understanding matter. Here in this district, we as students challenge ourselves and test our limits. There is vast array of opportunities in extracurriculars and classes. For example, we are offered dual enrolment courses through our nearby community college, Reedley College. However, if I were able to change something it would be the involvement of students with the decisions made at school. I wish there was a better method for students to express their ideas and opinions on issues at school and outside of it. Overall, Fowler High School may be a small school, but it is filled with many opportunities for the students who attend.... Read 138 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 828

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Fresno, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Great English teachers, the best I have ever had in China. The school has an American 100% curriculum and the University pathways without TOELF or IELTS is excellent... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 150

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1