Serving 4,735 students in grades Kindergarten-12, J. E. Young Academic Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 4,735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. E. Young Academic Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J. E. Young Academic Center's student population of 4,735 students has grown by 1549% over five school years.
The teacher population of 158 teachers has grown by 1115% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
4,735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
158 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. E. Young Academic Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. E. Young Academic Center is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2828 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. E. Young Academic Center's ranking?
J. E. Young Academic Center is ranked #2828 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of J. E. Young Academic Center?
The graduation rate of J. E. Young Academic Center is 83%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend J. E. Young Academic Center?
4,735 students attend J. E. Young Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of J. E. Young Academic Center students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. E. Young Academic Center?
J. E. Young Academic Center has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does J. E. Young Academic Center offer ?
J. E. Young Academic Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is J. E. Young Academic Center part of?
J. E. Young Academic Center is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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