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#5022 of 9,539 schools in CA
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter
High School · Carter G. Woodson Public Charter District · Fresno, CA
A charter high school in Fresno, CA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1313 P St. Ste. 205, Fresno, CA 93721
- Math 1% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carter G. Woodson Public Charter score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 7% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (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 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carter G. Woodson Public 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 73Very 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
$32,602
Median home value
$219,000
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93721; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn Academy, FresnoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Maverick Center for Dyslexia, Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Erma Duncan Polytechnical HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,186 | Compare → |
| Mclane HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 2,045 | Compare → |
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.
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,525NCES 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.
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is listed in Carter G. Woodson Public Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carter G. Woodson Public Charter
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is a public high school in Fresno, CA, part of Carter G. Woodson Public Charter District, serving approximately 333 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,022 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carter G. Woodson Public Charter
What grades does Carter G. Woodson Public Charter serve?
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Carter G. Woodson Public Charter?
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter G. Woodson Public Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carter G. Woodson Public Charter rank in CA?
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter ranks #5,022 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carter G. Woodson Public Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Carter G. Woodson Public Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carter G. Woodson Public Charter has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Carter G. Woodson Public Charter a charter school?
Yes, Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Carter G. Woodson Public Charter a Title I school?
No, Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carter G. Woodson Public Charter?
91.6% of students at Carter G. Woodson Public 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (559) 229-3529
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93721)
- 7,606
- Area median age
- 36
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 93721; 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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