Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity
260 Students
Other K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic | 181 |
| Black | 20 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic181 (69.6%)
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White35 (13.5%)
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Asian21 (8.1%)
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Black20 (7.7%)
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Two or More2 (0.8%)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 134 | 51.5% |
| Male | 126 | 48.5% |
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