Serving 1,266 students in grades Kindergarten-12, J. E. Young Academic Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. E. Young Academic Center's student population of 1,266 students has grown by 341% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 423% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. E. Young Academic Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. E. Young Academic Center is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8834 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. E. Young Academic Center's ranking?
J. E. Young Academic Center is ranked #8834 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of J. E. Young Academic Center?
The graduation rate of J. E. Young Academic Center is 84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend J. E. Young Academic Center?
1,266 students attend J. E. Young Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of J. E. Young Academic Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. E. Young Academic Center?
J. E. Young Academic Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does J. E. Young Academic Center offer ?
J. E. Young Academic Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is J. E. Young Academic Center part of?
J. E. Young Academic Center is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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