Carter G. Woodson Public Charter in Fresno, CA

At a glance

Reported students

364

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

22.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

48th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

364

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter: 364 reported students.

State peer staffing position

35th percentile

16.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 343
Teachers (FTE): 21
Student–teacher ratio: 16.3:1

What the reported data says about Carter G. Woodson Public Charter

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Fresno. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Carter G. Woodson Public Charter District. NCES reports 364 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.3%) and Black (17.6%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Carter G. Woodson Public Charter

1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.2%
Students with disabilities: 10.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 93.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White10.7%
Hispanic64.3%
Black17.6%
Asian3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Multiracial2.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Carter G. Woodson Public Charter

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
McLane High High · Fresno Unified	09–12	2,056	0.9 mi
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High High · Fresno Unified	09–12	1,186	0.9 mi
Aspen Ridge Public High · Charter · Aspen Ridge Public District	07–12	246	1 mi
Crescent View West Public Charter High · Charter · Crescent View West Public Charter District	09–12	1,703	1.1 mi
Phillip J Patino School of Entrepreneurship High · Fresno Unified	09–12	282	1.3 mi
Fulton High · Fresno Unified	07–12	23	1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Carter G. Woodson Public Charter

What grades does Carter G. Woodson Public Charter serve?

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Carter G. Woodson Public Charter District.

How many students attend Carter G. Woodson Public Charter?

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter reported 364 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 343 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Carter G. Woodson Public Charter?

The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 364 students and 22.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Carter G. Woodson Public Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Carter G. Woodson Public Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

93.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Carter G. Woodson Public Charter in?

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is part of Carter G. Woodson Public Charter District, based in Fresno, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Carter G. Woodson Public Charter?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McLane High (0.9 mi), Erma Duncan Polytechnical High (0.9 mi), Aspen Ridge Public (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.