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#5024 of 9,539 schools in CA
Yosemite Valley Charter
School · Yosemite Valley Charter District · Fresno, CA
A charter school in Fresno, CA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3610 East Ashlan Ave, Fresno, CA 93726
- Math 31% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Yosemite Valley Charter score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2018, reaching 41% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yosemite Valley 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$51,913
Median home value
$271,800
Median rent
$1,254/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
38.2%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Endeavor CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Sierra CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 362 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Yosemite Valley Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,190NCES 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.
Yosemite Valley Charter is listed in Yosemite Valley Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yosemite Valley Charter
Yosemite Valley Charter is a public school in Fresno, CA, part of Yosemite Valley Charter District, serving approximately 2,697 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,024 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yosemite Valley Charter
What grades does Yosemite Valley Charter serve?
Yosemite Valley Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Yosemite Valley Charter?
Yosemite Valley Charter has an enrollment of approximately 2,697 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yosemite Valley Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Yosemite Valley Charter is 27:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yosemite Valley Charter rank in CA?
Yosemite Valley Charter ranks #5,024 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Yosemite Valley Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Yosemite Valley 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 Yosemite Valley Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yosemite Valley Charter has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Yosemite Valley Charter a charter school?
Yes, Yosemite Valley Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Yosemite Valley Charter a Title I school?
No, Yosemite Valley Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yosemite Valley Charter?
46.5% of students at Yosemite Valley 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,697
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.2%
- Phone
- (559) 258-0800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93726)
- 44,766
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 93726; 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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