CENTRAL UNIFIED ALTERNATIVE/OPPORTUNITY

Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity is a Title I public school that is part of the Central Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 218 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity, located at 2698 N. Brawley in Fresno, California, serves as an educational bridge for students within the Central Unified School District who require a non-traditional learning environment. The school is designed to support students who may be at risk of falling behind or who benefit from a more personalized, flexible academic structure. By providing smaller class sizes and focused instruction, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve their credit recovery efforts, and ultimately remain on the path toward high school graduation.

The program emphasizes a supportive and structured atmosphere, prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Through the Alternative/Opportunity model, students receive targeted interventions and individualized support plans that cater to their unique educational needs. By fostering a close-knit school community, the facility strives to re-engage students in their education, helping them build the confidence and skills necessary to transition back into comprehensive school settings or successfully pursue post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity at (559) 276-5230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.