- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Pershing Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Pershing Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060797007672
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing Continuation High earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools.
- #1 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for California
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pershing Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Continuation High ranks #1 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Central Unified · California
NCES ID 060797007672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Pershing Continuation High shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-27.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 5.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 060797007672 · Fresno, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 12.6:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Justin Garza High (2,095 students)
Pershing Continuation High shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-27.3%). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 5.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pershing Continuation High 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 101
Pershing Continuation High
101 students
What this shows Pershing Continuation High reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pershing Continuation High compares
Pershing 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.0%
African American 11.0%
White 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Pershing Continuation High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Pershing Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Garza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Point Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pershing Continuation High'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 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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pershing Continuation High
How many students attend Pershing Continuation High?
Pershing Continuation High has 101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Continuation High is 12.6:1, which is 41% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% lower 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 Pershing Continuation High?
83.5% of students at Pershing Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Pershing Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing Continuation High?
Pershing Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Pershing Continuation High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Continuation High ranks #1 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 Pershing Continuation High, 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.