Enrollment
1,741
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060797005777
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 60/100 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
- 60
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central East High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central East High
Central East High is a higher-need, large high school in Fresno, California, enrolling 1,741 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,741 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 345 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fresno's high schools, it stands alongside Sunnyside High (2,858 students): Central East High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 21.8:1).
Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students) and Harvest Elementary (1,010 students) alongside Central East High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central East High compares
Central East High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Unified, which includes Central East High.
$14,150
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 65.7%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,741 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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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.
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 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Central East High a good school?
Central East High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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