J. E. Young Academic Center serves 472 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
J. E. Young Academic Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (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 472 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
472 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
J. E. Young Academic Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of J. E. Young Academic Center is 0.51, 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
22:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
4%
12%

Hispanic
68%
56%

Black
9%
5%

White
15%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend J. E. Young Academic Center?
472 students attend J. E. Young Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of J. E. Young Academic Center students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. E. Young Academic Center?
J. E. Young Academic Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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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