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School Comparison

University High
vs.
Buchanan High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

University High
Buchanan High
  • Buchanan High reported a higher graduating cohort than University High (630 vs. 106).
  • Buchanan High reported a higher chronically absent students than University High (442 vs. 22).
  • Buchanan High reported a higher ap enrollment than University High (627 vs. 236).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Buchanan High reported a higher chronically absent students than University High (442 vs. 22).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Buchanan High reported a higher graduating cohort than University High (630 vs. 106).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Buchanan High reported a higher ap enrollment than University High (627 vs. 236).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Buchanan High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than University High (69 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Buchanan High reported a higher students per counselor than University High (447:1 vs. 243.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Buchanan High

2 metrics were reported by Buchanan High. Comparable data for University High is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
97%
Gifted & talented
166

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
University High
$11,342.16
Buchanan High
$15,100.98
Local revenue share
University High
15.9%
Buchanan High
25.2%
State revenue share
University High
80.8%
Buchanan High
67.9%
Federal revenue share
University High
3.2%
Buchanan High
6.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
University High
4.5%
Buchanan High
19.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Fresno County
$71,434
Fresno County
$71,434
Poverty rate
Fresno County
18.7%
Fresno County
18.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Fresno County
23.9%
Fresno County
23.9%
Unemployment rate
Fresno County
7.9%
Fresno County
7.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.