J. E. Young Academic Center

go.fresnou.org/jeyoung

1,820 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The J. E. Young Academic Center, located in Fresno, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Fresno Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized, smaller, or non-traditional learning environment. By offering a focused curriculum and smaller class sizes, the center aims to help students who have struggled in comprehensive high school settings get back on track toward graduation, credit recovery, or reaching their specific academic goals.

Beyond standard academics, the center emphasizes social-emotional support and behavioral intervention, creating a structured atmosphere intended to foster student accountability and personal growth. The staff at J. E. Young works to provide a bridge for students who need additional guidance, helping them develop the necessary skills to succeed either at the center or in transitioning back to a traditional campus. It serves as a vital resource for the district in ensuring that at-risk students remain engaged and supported in their pursuit of a high school diploma.

1,820

Total Students

78.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. E. Young Academic Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	1,225
Black	157
Asian	202
Two or More	55
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
1,225 (67.4 %)
Asian
202 (11.1 %)
Black
157 (8.6 %)
White
152 (8.4 %)
Two or More
55 (3.0 %)
American Indian
14 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.7 %)

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:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)457-3190
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/jeyoung
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	721
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	179

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 120

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 164

Grade 8 149

Grade 9 97

Grade 10 154