Farber School of Independent Studies and Online

go.fresnou.org/farber

976 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The J. E. Young Academic Center, located in Fresno, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Fresno Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized, smaller, or non-traditional learning environment. By offering a focused curriculum and smaller class sizes, the center aims to help students who have struggled in comprehensive high school settings get back on track toward graduation, credit recovery, or reaching their specific academic goals.

Beyond standard academics, the center emphasizes social-emotional support and behavioral intervention, creating a structured atmosphere intended to foster student accountability and personal growth. The staff at J. E. Young works to provide a bridge for students who need additional guidance, helping them develop the necessary skills to succeed either at the center or in transitioning back to a traditional campus. It serves as a vital resource for the district in ensuring that at-risk students remain engaged and supported in their pursuit of a high school diploma.

976

Total Students

47.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farber School of Independent Studies and Online
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	686
Black	64
Asian	86
Two or More	29
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
686 (70.4%)
White
89 (9.1%)
Asian
86 (8.8%)
Black
64 (6.6%)
Two or More
29 (3.0%)
American Indian
12 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.9%)

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:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)253-5390
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/farber
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	976
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	721
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	179

* 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

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 87

Grade 9 78

Grade 10 96