Farber School of Credit Attainment

School Overview
Cambridge Continuation High School, located on South Chestnut Avenue in Fresno, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Fresno Unified School District. As a continuation school, its primary mission is to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The school is designed to help students get back on track toward graduation by offering personalized academic pathways, credit recovery opportunities, and smaller class sizes that foster closer relationships between students and faculty.

The program at Cambridge is specifically structured to address the diverse needs of at-risk youth, emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. By providing a more intimate learning atmosphere, the school aims to re-engage students who are behind in credits or facing challenges that impede their progress in a standard high school environment. Ultimately, Cambridge Continuation High School functions as a vital safety net, ensuring that all students in the district have access to the resources and support necessary to earn their high school diploma and prepare for post-secondary success.
439
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farber School of Credit Attainment
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic371
Black43
Asian14
Two or More1
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    371 (84.5%)
  • Black
    43 (9.8%)
  • Asian
    14 (3.2%)
  • White
    9 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Fresno Unified
Phone: (559)253-5390
Website: http://go.fresnou.org/farber
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 326
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 92
Grades Taught
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 164
Grade 12 273

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farber School of Credit Attainment
Grade Student Count
Grade 102
Grade 11164
Grade 12273
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farber School of Credit Attainment
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19744.9%
Male24255.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)