Summary:
This analysis covers the single high school, Carter G. Woodson Public Charter, serving grades 7-12 in Fresno, California, within the independent Carter G. Woodson Public Charter District.
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter serves a community with very high economic need, with over 93% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance, however, is significantly below California state averages. Proficiency rates in English and math are critically low, and the school's graduation rate is notably lower than the state's while its dropout rate is much higher. A major concern is chronic absenteeism, with about one in three students missing a significant amount of school, which is a key barrier to learning.
Despite a substantial investment of over $20,000 per student, these resources have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes, and the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years. Performance varies by grade, with some middle school grades showing relative strength in certain subjects, while high school grades, particularly in 11th-grade math, show severe challenges. For parents, this indicates a school facing significant academic and engagement hurdles that current strategies have not overcome, requiring intensive, targeted support for its students.
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