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.
582
Total Students
22.1
Full-Time Teachers
26.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cambridge Continuation High
Demographic Student Count
White18
Hispanic466
Black41
Asian44
Two or More2
American Indian3
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    466 (80.8 %)
  • Asian
    44 (7.6 %)
  • Black
    41 (7.1 %)
  • White
    18 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cambridge Continuation High
Grade Student Count
Grade 103
Grade 11178
Grade 12401
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cambridge Continuation High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24241.6%
Male33557.6%
Not Specified50.8%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)