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Cambridge Continuation High

1001 S. Chestnut, Fresno, CA 93727Fresno Unified →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
582
Students
Total enrolled
38%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 56% vs nat'l
$20,803
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 45% vs nat'l
26.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 71% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 582 students in grades 09–12 in Fresno, California.
45% above average funding
District spends $20,803 per pupil, 45% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Cambridge Continuation High is a large high in Fresno, California, serving grades 09–12 with 582 students. The district invests $20,803 per student — 45% above the national average of $14,347, with a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 38% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Cambridge Continuation High

582
Total Students
26.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution335 male · 242 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 574 students
Student Composition
8%
80%
Asian8%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino80%
Black7%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 061455001986

Academic Outcomes at Cambridge Continuation High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
38
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
38%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 65th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 93727

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,803Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,803
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,153
Student Support$3,952
Administration$2,496
Operations$3,120
Other$2,080
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,803 spent per student, an estimated $9,216 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
State government
66.8%
Local (property tax)
12.0%
Federal programs
21.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,803/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 38% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ewing ElementaryHamilton ElementaryAddams ElementaryVang Pao Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
Kings Canyon MiddleSequoia MiddleRutherford B. Gaston Sr. MiddleTenaya Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Sunnyside HighBullard HighEdison HighRoosevelt High
+4 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyFresno County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFresno Unified →
Phone: (559)253-6560
NCES ID: 061455001986
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fresno seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
1001 S. Chestnut, Fresno, CA 93727
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.