Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity

School Overview
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.
214
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity
Demographic Student Count
White29
Hispanic154
Black16
Asian8
Two or More3
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    154 (72.3 %)
  • White
    29 (13.6 %)
  • Black
    16 (7.5 %)
  • Asian
    8 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Central Unified
Phone: (559)276-5230
Website: http://cl.centralunified.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 6
Grade 10 22
Grade 11 56
Grade 12 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten2
Grade 12
Grade 22
Grade 35
Grade 42
Grade 51
Grade 63
Grade 77
Grade 83
Grade 96
Grade 1022
Grade 1156
Grade 12103
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10850.5%
Male10549.1%
Not Specified10.4%
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