- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Cambridge Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061455001986
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Continuation High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #14 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Continuation High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Continuation High ranks #14 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455001986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Cambridge Continuation High shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 061455001986 · Fresno, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 20:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Cambridge Continuation High shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High
2,858 students
- Bullard High
Bullard High
2,485 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,339 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
2,175 students
- Mclane High
Mclane High
2,056 students
- This school 439
Cambridge Continuation High
439 students
What this shows Cambridge Continuation High reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Continuation High compares
Cambridge Continuation High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.5%
African American 9.8%
Asian 3.2%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Cambridge Continuation High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,339
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,175
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Fresno
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Sunnyside High
Standard public school
2,858 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Bullard High
Standard public school
2,485 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Clovis North High
Standard public school
2,360 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,339 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Clovis West High
Standard public school
2,184 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt High
Standard public school
2,175 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Continuation High
How many students attend Cambridge Continuation High?
Cambridge Continuation High has 439 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Continuation High is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Continuation High?
71.8% of students at Cambridge Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Continuation High?
Cambridge Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cambridge Continuation High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Continuation High ranks #14 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Fresno Unified?
Besides Cambridge Continuation High, Fresno Unified also operates Sunnyside High (2,858 students), Bullard High (2,485 students), and Edison High (2,339 students). See the Fresno Unified district page for the complete list.