Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

School Overview
Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity, located at 2698 N. Brawley in Fresno, California, serves as an educational bridge for students within the Central Unified School District who require a non-traditional learning environment. The school is designed to support students who may be at risk of falling behind or who benefit from a more personalized, flexible academic structure. By providing smaller class sizes and focused instruction, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve their credit recovery efforts, and ultimately remain on the path toward high school graduation.

The program emphasizes a supportive and structured atmosphere, prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Through the Alternative/Opportunity model, students receive targeted interventions and individualized support plans that cater to their unique educational needs. By fostering a close-knit school community, the facility strives to re-engage students in their education, helping them build the confidence and skills necessary to transition back into comprehensive school settings or successfully pursue post-secondary opportunities.
260
Total Students
10.4
Full-Time Teachers
25.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity
Demographic Student Count
White35
Hispanic181
Black20
Asian21
Two or More2
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    181 (69.6%)
  • White
    35 (13.5%)
  • Asian
    21 (8.1%)
  • Black
    20 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Central Unified
Phone: (559)276-5230
Website: http://cl.centralunified.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 1
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 8
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 32
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten1
Grade 12
Grade 21
Grade 43
Grade 55
Grade 63
Grade 72
Grade 88
Grade 917
Grade 1032
Grade 1153
Grade 12133
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13451.5%
Male12648.5%
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