Cambridge Continuation High
582 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cambridge Continuation High School, located on South Chestnut Avenue in Fresno, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Fresno Unified School District. As a continuation school, its primary mission is to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The school is designed to help students get back on track toward graduation by offering personalized academic pathways, credit recovery opportunities, and smaller class sizes that foster closer relationships between students and faculty.
The program at Cambridge is specifically structured to address the diverse needs of at-risk youth, emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. By providing a more intimate learning atmosphere, the school aims to re-engage students who are behind in credits or facing challenges that impede their progress in a standard high school environment. Ultimately, Cambridge Continuation High School functions as a vital safety net, ensuring that all students in the district have access to the resources and support necessary to earn their high school diploma and prepare for post-secondary success.
The program at Cambridge is specifically structured to address the diverse needs of at-risk youth, emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. By providing a more intimate learning atmosphere, the school aims to re-engage students who are behind in credits or facing challenges that impede their progress in a standard high school environment. Ultimately, Cambridge Continuation High School functions as a vital safety net, ensuring that all students in the district have access to the resources and support necessary to earn their high school diploma and prepare for post-secondary success.
582
Total Students
22.1
Full-Time Teachers
26.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic | 466 |
| Black | 41 |
| Asian | 44 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Hispanic466 (80.8 %)
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Asian44 (7.6 %)
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Black41 (7.1 %)
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White18 (3.1 %)
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American Indian3 (0.5 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.5 %)
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Two or More2 (0.3 %)
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: | Fresno Unified |
| Phone: | (559)253-6560 |
| Website: | http://go.fresnou.org/cambridge |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 582 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 26.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 326 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 92 |
Grades Taught
Grade 10
3
Grade 11
178
Grade 12
401
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 3 |
| Grade 11 | 178 |
| Grade 12 | 401 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 242 | 41.6% |
| Male | 335 | 57.6% |
| Not Specified | 5 | 0.8% |
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