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#7230 of 9,539 schools in CA
Central Unified Alternative/opportunity
School · Central Unified · Fresno, CA
A school in Fresno, CA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2698 North Brawley, Fresno, CA 93722
- Math 1% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Unified Alternative/opportunity score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Unified Alternative/opportunity 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 36Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$77,335
Median home value
$350,700
Median rent
$1,529/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Online HomeEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Crescent View South IICharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,252 | Compare → |
| Endeavor CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Big Picture Educational AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 550 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Central Unified
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #17 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Unified Alternative/opportunity is listed in Central Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Unified Alternative/opportunity
Central Unified Alternative/opportunity is a public school in Fresno, CA, part of Central Unified, serving approximately 277 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,230 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Unified Alternative/opportunity
What grades does Central Unified Alternative/opportunity serve?
Central Unified Alternative/opportunity serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Central Unified Alternative/opportunity?
Central Unified Alternative/opportunity has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Unified Alternative/opportunity?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Unified Alternative/opportunity is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Unified Alternative/opportunity rank in CA?
Central Unified Alternative/opportunity ranks #7,230 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Central Unified Alternative/opportunity's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Unified Alternative/opportunity 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 Central Unified Alternative/opportunity?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Unified Alternative/opportunity has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central Unified Alternative/opportunity a charter school?
No, Central Unified Alternative/opportunity is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Unified Alternative/opportunity a Title I school?
No, Central Unified Alternative/opportunity is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Unified Alternative/opportunity?
81.2% of students at Central Unified Alternative/opportunity 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
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (559) 276-5230
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93722)
- 84,500
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 93722; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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