Central East High

3535 North Cornelia Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722

chse.centralunified.org

1,741 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School East Campus, located in Fresno, California, is a key institution within the Central Unified School District. Serving a diverse student body, the campus is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and its commitment to preparing students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a variety of advanced placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and academic support services designed to help students meet rigorous state standards.

Beyond its academic offerings, Central High East Campus prides itself on fostering a vibrant school culture through its wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local Fresno community, focusing on character development and student leadership as core pillars of its mission. With a dedicated faculty and modern campus facilities, Central High East continues to focus on improving student outcomes and maintaining a supportive environment that encourages growth and academic achievement.

1,741

Total Students

84.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central East High
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	1,138
Black	191
Asian	270
Two or More	11
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,138 (65.4%)
Asian
270 (15.5%)
Black
191 (11.0%)
White
114 (6.5%)
Two or More
11 (0.6%)
American Indian
10 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Central Unified
Phone:	(559)276-0280
Website:	http://chse.centralunified.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,741
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	244

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 500

Grade 10 441

Grade 11 402

Grade 12 398