- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fresno, CA
Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity
Federal NCES profile for Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060797009345
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #16 of 21
- schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.9:1
- large classes for California
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity ranks #16 of 21 schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Central Unified · California
NCES ID 060797009345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+29.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 060797009345 · Fresno, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 28.9:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Justin Garza High (2,095 students)
Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+29.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Justin Garza H
Justin Garza High
2,095 students
- Central East H
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
- This school 260
Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity
260 students
What this shows Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity compares
Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity is a growing 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 | 28.9:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
71.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
White 13.5%
Asian 8.1%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
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 Unified Alternative/Opportunity Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Garza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacier Point Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Fresno
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Yosemite Valley Charter
Standard public school
3,065 students 36.5:1 students per teacher
Crescent View West Public Charter
Standard public school
1,703 students 30.4:1 students per teacher
Crescent View South Ii
Standard public school
1,260 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
J. E. Young Academic Center
Alternative education program
976 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Fresno County Special Education
Special-education school
597 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Big Picture Educational Academy
Standard public school
520 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity
How many students attend Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity?
Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity has 260 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity is 28.9:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity?
76.6% of students at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity?
The largest demographic group at Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity?
Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity rank among schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity ranks #16 of 21 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 schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Unified?
Besides Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity, Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students), Central East High (1,741 students), and Harvest Elementary (1,010 students). See the Central Unified district page for the complete list.