WEST PARK CHARTER ACADEMY

West Park Charter Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the West Park Elementary school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 267 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 13 teachers, West Park Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

West Park Charter Academy, located in Fresno, California, operates under the West Park School District as an independent study institution. The academy is designed to offer a flexible, personalized educational alternative for students who may benefit from a non-traditional classroom environment. By emphasizing individualized learning plans, the school aims to support students in meeting state academic standards while providing the autonomy necessary to balance their educational goals with other personal or professional responsibilities.

The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a supportive community. Through its independent study model, West Park Charter Academy provides students with access to credentialed teachers, high-quality curriculum, and resources intended to prepare them for post-secondary success, whether that includes college or career readiness. By maintaining a focus on small-group interaction and one-on-one mentorship, the academy works to ensure that students receive the specific guidance needed to navigate their unique academic paths effectively.

For more information, contact West Park Charter Academy at (559) 233-6501 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2695 S. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706-9042
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WEST PARK CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Fresno, CA with about 267 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
West Park Elementary
Total Students:
267
Teachers:
13.99
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 267 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST PARK CHARTER ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.4%
White
13.5%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black or African American
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.4%

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.