J. E. Young Academic Center

J. E. Young Academic Center serves 1,266 students from kindergarten through 12th grade as an alternative school in Fresno, California.

With 67 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio, providing a more personalized educational environment than many traditional schools. As an alternative educational setting, J. E.

Young Academic Center focuses on serving students who may benefit from a different approach to learning. The school currently shows room for academic growth, with 30% of students performing proficient or above in English Language Arts and 21% in mathematics. These results place the school at #6371 out of 9566 California schools, indicating opportunities for continued development in student achievement.

The school's comprehensive K-12 structure allows students to remain in a consistent educational environment throughout their academic journey, which can be particularly beneficial for those who thrive in alternative settings. The relatively smaller student-teacher ratio suggests opportunities for individualized attention and support. Located on North Abby Street, J.

E. Young Academic Center sits within a diverse urban community where many families face economic challenges, with the surrounding neighborhood showing a median household income of $30,211 and a 35.3% poverty rate.