- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Central East High
Federal NCES profile for Central East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060797005777
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central East High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central East High has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central East High ranks #2 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Central Unified · California
NCES ID 060797005777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-307 students YoY
Central East High shrank from 2,061 students in 2022-23 to 1,754 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 95.5 → 87.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-307 students YoY 060797005777 · Fresno, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,741 enr · 18.3:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Justin Garza High (2,095 students)
Central East High shrank from 2,061 students in 2022-23 to 1,754 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE lost 95.5 → 87.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central East High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Justin Garza H
Justin Garza High
2,095 students
- This school
Central East High
1,741 students
- Harvest Elemen
Harvest Elementary
1,010 students
- Glacier Point
Glacier Point Middle
947 students
- Rio Vista Midd
Rio Vista Middle
851 students
- Central Elemen 762
Central Elementary
762 students
What this shows Central East High reports 1,741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central East High compares
Central East 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,741 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,741
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.4%
Asian 15.5%
African American 11.0%
White 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Central East High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Unified reports $16,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central East High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Garza High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Point Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central East High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~1,741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central East High
How many students attend Central East High?
Central East High has 1,741 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,061 (2022-23) → 1,754 (2023-24), down 307.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central East High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central East High is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Central East High?
68.3% of students at Central East High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central East High?
The largest demographic group at Central East High is Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central East High?
Central East High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Central East High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Central East High ranks #2 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 Central Unified?
Besides Central East High, Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students), Harvest Elementary (1,010 students), and Glacier Point Middle (947 students). See the Central Unified district page for the complete list.