Carter G. Woodson Public Charter
Tel:
(559)229-3529
- Carter G. Woodson Public Charter serves 352 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Carter G. Woodson Public Charter's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 352 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carter G. Woodson Public Charter's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9361 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 71% | 54% |
| Black | 14% | 6% |
| White | 9% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 35-39% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fresno Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is Fulton Special Education (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fulton Special Education (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fulton Special Education (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno Fulton Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 27 students
0.3 miles
3133 N. Millbrook
Fresno, CA 93703
(559)453-6365 0.3 K-12 27 - Fresno Birney Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 796 students
0.4 miles
3034 E. Cornell Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559)248-7000 0.4 K-6 796 - Fresno Wishon Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 600 students
0.6 miles
3857 E. Harvard Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559)248-7330 0.6 K-6 600 - Fresno Centennial Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 797 students
0.7 miles
3830 E. Saginaw Way
Fresno, CA 93726
(559)248-7040 0.7 K-6 797 - Fresno Mclane High School Grades: 9-12 | 1794 students
0.8 miles
2727 N. Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559)248-5100 0.8 9-12 1794
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