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#2226 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 23% in state

Career Technical Education Charter

High School · Career Technical Education Charter District · Fresno, CA

A charter high school in Fresno, CA where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1320 North Mariposa St., Fresno, CA 93703

  • Math 48% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 82% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+2.88 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+20 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.1 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness2.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism18.6%

Students at Career Technical Education Charter score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency82%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Career Technical Education Charter 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • 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

$43,236

Median home value

$250,200

Median rent

$1,204/mo

College educated

9.3%

Homeownership

39.6%

Poverty rate

29.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
3 boys'·1 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
San Joaquin Memorial HighPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.2 mi438Compare →
San Joaquin Memorial High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5private9–120.2 mi503Compare →
FultonEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.7 mi13Compare →
J. E. Young Academic CenterEnrollment path unverified7.6K–120.7 mi1,266Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Career Technical Education Charter District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
This value was not reported by the source.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Career Technical Education Charter is listed in Career Technical Education Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Career Technical Education Charter

Career Technical Education Charter is a public high school in Fresno, CA, part of Career Technical Education Charter District, serving approximately 247 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,226 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

What's said publicly about Career Technical Education Charter

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Career Technical Education Charter (CTEC) is a technical high school in California that offers career-focused education in manufacturing and construction. The school provides opportunities for industry tours, job shadowing, and internships to help students develop workplace skills 1. CTEC has a dual enrollment partnership with Fresno City College, allowing high school students to earn both college and high school credit for the same courses 1. The school emphasizes community involvement and student engagement. In October 2024, CTEC students served as presenters at the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools’ annual STEM for Girls conference 1. Additionally, a student artist dedicated a custom metal fountain to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools 1. The school hosts annual events such as the Spring Fest, which involves student volunteering and community support 1. Administrative activities include regular board meetings, with agendas noted for November 2025 and January 2026 1.
Sources (1)
  1. ctec.fcoe.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Career Technical Education Charter

What grades does Career Technical Education Charter serve?

Career Technical Education Charter serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Career Technical Education Charter?

Career Technical Education Charter has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Career Technical Education Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Career Technical Education Charter is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Career Technical Education Charter rank in CA?

Career Technical Education Charter ranks #2,226 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Career Technical Education Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Career Technical Education Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Career Technical Education Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Career Technical Education Charter has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Career Technical Education Charter a charter school?

Yes, Career Technical Education Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Career Technical Education Charter a Title I school?

No, Career Technical Education Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Career Technical Education Charter?

48.2% of students at Career Technical Education Charter 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.6%
Area population (ZIP 93703)
34,166
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
30.2
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 93703; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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