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#7205 of 9,539 schools in CA
Big Picture Educational Academy
School · Big Picture Educational Academy District · Fresno, CA
A charter school in Fresno, CA where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1207 South Trinity St., Fresno, CA 93706
- Math 6% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Big Picture Educational Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Big Picture Educational Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,023
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
37.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Fresno County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| W.e.b. Dubois Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| J. E. Young Academic CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,266 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Big Picture Educational Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,354NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Big Picture Educational Academy is listed in Big Picture Educational Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Picture Educational Academy
Big Picture Educational Academy is a public school in Fresno, CA, part of Big Picture Educational Academy District, serving approximately 550 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,205 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Picture Educational Academy
What grades does Big Picture Educational Academy serve?
Big Picture Educational Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Big Picture Educational Academy?
Big Picture Educational Academy has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Picture Educational Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Picture Educational Academy is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Picture Educational Academy rank in CA?
Big Picture Educational Academy ranks #7,205 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Big Picture Educational Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Picture Educational Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Picture Educational Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Picture Educational Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Big Picture Educational Academy a charter school?
Yes, Big Picture Educational Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Big Picture Educational Academy a Title I school?
No, Big Picture Educational Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Picture Educational Academy?
60.7% of students at Big Picture Educational Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.6%
- Phone
- (559) 420-1234
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 93706)
- 40,635
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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