Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

Summary:

Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity is a public alternative school serving grades K-12 in Fresno, California, with 214 students. The school is part of the Central Unified School District, which is ranked 896 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity faces significant challenges, with low graduation rates ranging from 52.2% to 62.5% over the past 5 years, much lower than the nearby Central Online Home (81.3%) and Yosemite Valley Charter (88.9%), which are both alternative schools. The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 13.0% to 32.5%, and very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.7% to 51.8%, significantly higher than the nearby alternative schools. Additionally, the school's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels.

Compared to other alternative schools in the area, Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity is underperforming. For example, Central Online Home has significantly better outcomes, and Yosemite Valley Charter, which is not part of the Central Unified district, also has much stronger performance. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, and has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 2698 North Brawley
       Fresno, CA  93722-5113


(559) 276-5230

District: Central Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2318th of 2,777 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,899 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.0%
White:
13.6%
African American:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity ranks worse than 83.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity ranks worse than 76.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.04. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72%), White (13.6%), African American (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity is 23.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity is $7,899.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity 2318th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity 1784th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity in the ranking list.)

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Central Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Unified 896th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

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Rank History for all middle school students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.91 1596th 1769 9.8%
2005 11.88 1639th 1777 7.8%
2006 5.83 1763rd 1804 2.3%
2007 13.78 1800th 1999 10.0%
2009 12.27 1895th 2063 8.1%
2019 12.88 2459th 2715 9.4%
2022 28.09 1860th 2740 32.1%
2024 18.37 2318th 2777 16.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.32 2132nd 2369 10.0%
2022 31.92 1623rd 2458 34.0%
2024 26.16 1938th 2575 24.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.81 1766th 2383 25.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

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Rank History for all high school students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.69 1021st 1653 38.2%
2005 26.22 1162nd 1901 38.9%
2006 37.52 905th 1968 54.0%
2007 27.80 1200th 2063 41.8%
2008 23.80 1364th 2117 35.6%
2009 31.87 1305th 2238 41.7%
2010 26.76 1363rd 2281 40.2%
2011 22.33 1568th 2367 33.8%
2012 23.70 1481st 2354 37.1%
2013 23.67 1515th 2426 37.6%
2015 13.53 1642nd 1994 17.7%
2016 15.41 1604th 2039 21.3%
2017 15.84 1573rd 2021 22.2%
2018 16.74 1563rd 2017 22.5%
2019 20.37 1616th 2133 24.2%
2021 15.26 1074th 1290 16.7%
2022 17.20 1726th 2123 18.7%
2023 13.45 1887th 2348 19.6%
2024 16.04 1784th 2323 23.2%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.22 591st 1350 56.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.47 961st 1534 37.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.25 1506th 1862 19.1%
2019 23.11 1448th 1937 25.2%
2021 13.36 974th 1126 13.5%
2022 16.23 1642nd 1943 15.5%
2023 15.77 1772nd 2247 21.1%
2024 18.85 1680th 2235 24.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.61 1473rd 1760 16.3%
2019 16.82 1495th 1833 18.4%
2021 13.30 926th 1054 12.1%
2022 15.78 1585th 1858 14.7%
2023 12.02 1810th 2118 14.5%
2024 15.26 1706th 2098 18.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.05 1418th 1834 22.7%
2019 20.40 1439th 1880 23.5%
2021 10.24 1024th 1122 8.7%
2022 16.18 1605th 1916 16.2%
2023 12.25 1832nd 2207 17.0%
2024 15.80 1701st 2172 21.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.33 1364th 1742 21.7%
2019 18.44 1434th 1814 20.9%
2022 18.07 1532nd 1861 17.7%
2023 13.55 1767th 2142 17.5%
2024 13.80 1722nd 2125 19.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.01 1017th 1406 27.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 101 10 48 115 7 n/a n/a 0 281
1990 159 13 58 217 8 n/a n/a 0 455
1991 123 3 9 87 5 n/a n/a 0 227
1992 259 13 12 240 20 n/a n/a 0 544
1993 202 9 10 150 10 n/a n/a 0 381
1994 86 3 6 100 4 n/a n/a 0 199
1995 167 14 13 157 10 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 167 14 13 157 10 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 186 17 10 228 10 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 147 28 14 256 12 n/a n/a 0 457
1999 125 21 14 209 6 n/a n/a 9 384
2000 116 19 17 216 4 n/a n/a 10 382
2001 118 21 11 219 4 n/a n/a 12 385
2002 77 12 13 130 1 n/a n/a 5 238
2003 77 12 13 130 1 n/a n/a 5 238
2004 89 26 13 151 5 n/a n/a 6 290
2005 97 18 14 175 2 n/a n/a 9 315
2006 84 28 12 171 2 n/a n/a 3 300
2007 94 30 17 155 3 n/a n/a 13 312
2008 95 8 16 155 5 n/a n/a 0 279
2009 81 16 7 122 2 1 22 0 251
2010 69 15 9 125 2 0 8 0 228
2011 70 26 15 144 4 0 5 0 264
2012 57 29 18 161 1 0 7 0 273
2013 54 26 24 174 2 1 6 0 287
2014 47 31 20 174 1 1 3 0 277
2015 45 27 14 140 2 1 4 0 233
2016 52 25 9 139 1 1 1 0 228
2017 57 16 6 143 1 0 3 0 226
2018 43 20 5 145 4 0 1 0 218
2019 41 12 2 174 3 0 1 0 233
2020 33 12 5 156 2 1 1 0 210
2021 35 19 5 164 2 0 1 0 226
2022 43 22 11 175 1 0 2 1 255
2023 29 16 8 154 3 0 3 1 214

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 281 1.9 147.8 n/a
1990 455 1.5 303.3 n/a
1991 227 1.6 141.8 n/a
1992 544 1.6 340.0 n/a
1993 381 1.0 381.0 0
1994 199 0.6 331.7 6
1995 361 2.0 180.5 0
1996 361 2.0 180.5 0
1997 451 1.0 451.0 0
1998 457 1.0 457.0 0
1999 384 0.0 0.0 0
2000 382 0.0 0.0 0
2001 385 0.0 0.0 0
2002 238 0.0 n/a 0
2003 238 0.0 n/a 0
2004 290 0.0 n/a 0
2005 315 n/a n/a 0
2006 300 9.9 30.3 0
2007 312 9.0 34.7 0
2008 279 12.0 23.3 n/a
2009 251 9.0 25.1 0
2010 228 10.0 22.8 n/a
2011 264 n/a n/a 6.1
2012 273 12.0 22.7 98.9
2013 287 13.0 22.0 53
2014 277 13.0 21.3 48
2015 233 12.0 19.4 38.6
2016 228 10.0 22.8 48.2
2017 226 10.0 22.6 56.2
2018 218 8.7 24.9 68.3
2019 233 9.0 25.8 71.2
2020 210 n/a n/a 78.1
2021 226 9.0 25.1 76.5
2022 255 9.0 28.3 69.4
2023 214 9.0 23.6 83.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 281 1.9 147.8 n/a
1990 455 1.5 303.3 n/a
1991 227 1.6 141.8 n/a
1992 544 1.6 340.0 n/a
1993 381 1.0 381.0 0
1994 199 0.6 331.7 6
1995 361 2.0 180.5 0
1996 361 2.0 180.5 0
1997 451 1.0 451.0 0
1998 457 1.0 457.0 0
1999 384 0.0 0.0 0
2000 382 0.0 0.0 0
2001 385 0.0 0.0 0
2002 238 0.0 n/a 0
2003 238 0.0 n/a 0
2004 290 0.0 n/a 0
2005 315 n/a n/a 0
2006 300 9.9 30.3 0
2007 312 9.0 34.7 0
2008 279 12.0 23.3 n/a
2009 251 9.0 25.1 0
2010 228 10.0 22.8 n/a
2011 264 n/a n/a 6.1
2012 273 12.0 22.7 98.9
2013 287 13.0 22.0 53
2014 277 13.0 21.3 48
2015 233 12.0 19.4 38.6
2016 228 10.0 22.8 48.2
2017 226 10.0 22.6 56.2
2018 218 8.7 24.9 68.3
2019 233 9.0 25.8 71.2
2020 210 n/a n/a 78.1
2021 226 9.0 25.1 76.5
2022 255 9.0 28.3 69.4
2023 214 9.0 23.6 83.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,899

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2459th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1860th of 2740 Middle schools
 22.7%
Ranks 1616th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1887th of 2348 High schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity)2530.8
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)38.239
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.446.6
 2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity)7.77.7
   8th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)29.122.7
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.2
 7.4%
8th Grade Science (Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity)7.715.4
 7.7%
   8th Grade Science (Central Unified)20.819.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.829.2
 1.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity)29.321.7
 7.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)48.452.8
 4.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity)00
   11th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)12.217.5
 5.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity)77.5
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (Central Unified)20.318.7
 1.6%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity)8.311.5
 3.2%
   12th Grade Science (Central Unified)16.111.6
 4.5%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students233214
 8.2%
African American1216
 33.3%
American Indian33
Asian28
 300%
Hispanic174154
 11.5%
Pacific Islander00
White4129
 29.3%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.2%83.2%
 11.9%


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Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity ranks in the bottom 16.5% of California alternative schools.

Students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity are 72% Hispanic, 14% White, 7% African American, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 214 students attended Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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