Serving 35 students in grades 9-12, Florence E. Rata ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence E. Rata's student population of 35 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
35 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
The diversity score of Florence E. Rata is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
66%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
60%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 10/04/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence E. Rata?
The graduation rate of Florence E. Rata is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Florence E. Rata?
35 students attend Florence E. Rata.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Florence E. Rata students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florence E. Rata?
Florence E. Rata has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Florence E. Rata offer ?
Florence E. Rata offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Florence E. Rata part of?
Florence E. Rata is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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