Pathway Community Day

pcds.centralunified.org/

10 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Pathway Community Day School, located in Fresno, California, and part of the Central Unified School District, serves as an alternative educational setting designed for students who require a more structured and supportive environment. The school focuses on providing a path for academic recovery and personal development for students who may have struggled in traditional campus settings. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a specialized curriculum, Pathway aims to address the individual behavioral and educational needs of its student body, helping them stay on track toward graduation.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes character development, accountability, and the restoration of student engagement. The staff at Pathway Community Day works closely with families and the district to create a disciplined yet encouraging atmosphere that prioritizes credit completion and preparation for post-secondary success. Through its targeted approach, the school strives to empower students to overcome previous obstacles and re-establish their commitment to learning.

Total Students

3.4

Full-Time Teachers

3.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pathway Community Day
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
5 (50.0 %)
White
3 (30.0 %)
Black
1 (10.0 %)
Two or More
1 (10.0 %)

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:	Central Unified
Phone:	(559)487-1201
Website:	http://pcds.centralunified.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	10
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8 3

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 5