Very Good
#2291 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
J. E. Young Academic Center
School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA
A Fresno Unified school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
822 North Abby St., Fresno, CA 93701
- Math 21% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at J. E. Young Academic Center score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. E. Young Academic Center 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some 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
$32,192
Median home value
$207,600
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Big Picture Educational AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Monarch River AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,167 | 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.
Fresno Unified
- Schools in district
- 101
- Rank in district
- #22 of 98
- District spending per student
- $20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. E. Young Academic Center is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. E. Young Academic Center
J. E. Young Academic Center is a public school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 1,266 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,291 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. E. Young Academic Center
What grades does J. E. Young Academic Center serve?
J. E. Young Academic Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend J. E. Young Academic Center?
J. E. Young Academic Center has an enrollment of approximately 1,266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. E. Young Academic Center?
The student-teacher ratio at J. E. Young Academic Center is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. E. Young Academic Center rank in CA?
J. E. Young Academic Center ranks #2,291 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is J. E. Young Academic Center's MySchoolScout rating?
J. E. Young Academic Center 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 J. E. Young Academic Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. E. Young Academic Center has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J. E. Young Academic Center a charter school?
No, J. E. Young Academic Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. E. Young Academic Center a Title I school?
No, J. E. Young Academic Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. E. Young Academic Center?
93.2% of students at J. E. Young Academic Center 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
- 1,266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (559) 457-3190
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93701)
- 10,258
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 93701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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