West Park Charter Academy

www.westpark.k12.ca.us

Charter School 204 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

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.

204

Total Students

9.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Park Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	157
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
157 (77.0 %)
White
34 (16.7 %)
Black
5 (2.5 %)
Two or More
4 (2.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Park Elementary
Phone:	(559)233-6501
Website:	http://www.westpark.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 4

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 26

Grade 9 22

Grade 10 29