Elm High

www.washingtonunified.org

77 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elm High School is an alternative education site located at 5865 S. Clara Ave. in Fresno, California, serving the Washington Unified School District community. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a different approach than that of a traditional comprehensive high school. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, the school aims to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and prepare for post-secondary success.

As part of the Washington Unified School District, Elm High emphasizes a culture of accountability and personal growth. The school offers a curriculum tailored to meet state standards while addressing the unique social and academic needs of its student body. For families seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment processes, academic programs, or the school’s specific mission, the district’s official website at http://www.washingtonunified.org serves as the primary resource for updates and contact information.

Total Students

2.1

Full-Time Teachers

36.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elm High
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	65
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
65 (84.4 %)
White
6 (7.8 %)
Black
3 (3.9 %)
Asian
2 (2.6 %)
Two or More
1 (1.3 %)

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:	Washington Unified
Phone:	(559)495-5690
Website:	http://www.washingtonunified.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	77
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	36.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 24

Grade 12 39