Central East High School

Central East High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3535 N Cornelia Ave,  Fresno, CA
Central Unified School District
3.6
3.9
2,352 Students
B
Niche Grade
Central East High School is part of a multi-campus high school in Fresno’s Central Unified School District. The East Campus, the second of three high schools, opened in August 1996, and serves grades 9-12. The East Campus, which has 4,400 students, is located on 60 acres on the northwest corner of Dakota Avenue and Cornelia Avenue in West Fresno. The school has a graduation rate of 92 percent. Central East High School offers a robust academic program, including foreign language classes in Spanish, Spanish Folklorico, French, and Hmong. One in five students participate in Advanced Placement® courses. Central East students interested in getting a jump start on college can apply for the High School Enrichment Program offered in tenth through twelfth grade. Students must meet minimum academic requirements to apply and will experience rigorous college level coursework for college credit. After school hours, Central East Grizzlies can choose from a number of extracurricular activities with dozens of clubs, as well as ASB, yearbook, performing arts, and band. Central High School belongs to the CIF Central Section and all athletic teams compete in the Tri-River Athletic Conference (TRAC). The school has a robust athletic program with numerous seasonal team sports.

School Details

Head of School
Jack Kelejian
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
51.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
369:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Hispanic
63.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.5%
Black
10.7%
White
8.2%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Fresno 757 Students
Fresno City College 498 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 307 Students
University of California - Davis 264 Students
University of California - Berkeley 248 Students
University of California - Irvine 225 Students
University of California - San Diego 222 Students
University of San Francisco 222 Students
San Francisco State University 218 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 206 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 170 Students
Nursing 162 Students
Psychology 161 Students
Business 124 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 82 Students
Criminology 67 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 50 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Chemistry 34 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 441 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/6/2024
Overall Central High School is an amazing school. I started off incredibly shy and refused to talk to anyone, however because of the Ag department I am now actively involved, can hold conversations and a chapter officer vice president.
4.0 Senior
5/5/2024
Since I couldn't be all the 4 years at that schools, I didn't lived the whole experience, but regardles of that, I did enjoyed and learned quite a lot (mostly in math and financial decicions, thanks Mr. McFadden).
4.0 Alum
3/5/2024
I would say that Central High School was overall a good high school that provided opportunities and encouragement to those who would take advantage of them. The teachers and staff overall were doing what they could to help students improve and succeed, but often standards were lower than what might be hoped to prepare students to go to college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 11 Reviews
4.0 other
9/15/2017
I was a student at East campus and graduated in 2011. This school was amazing when I went. Yes, each school has its problems. There were fights, but administration dealt with it pretty well actually. Most teachers are effective and they genuinely care about meeting students needs. There were a few t...
5.0 student
3/3/2015
This school has so many opportunities than any of the other 4 schools around the U.S that I've been in and every school has there problems but they work hard to solve them, the academics are great, athletics are great, and the coaches and teachers will help inside and outside of school they offer gr...
4.0 parent
10/15/2014
My son is a sophomore at West campus. He has had nothing but amazing instructors. Each teacher has been responsive to me when I have a concern or question. They are incredibly helpful and have gone above and beyond in helping my son. Of course there are things I would like to see changed in the over...
4.0 other
3/23/2014
I go to Central High School (West Campus) and it's an average school. The teachers are good. They care and make sure students get the knowledge they need, and also it's not such a large school so there's more attention towards the student. The students themselves can have a "bad image".. but there a...

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Central East High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fresno, CA and is served by the Central Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,352 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Central East High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $380,374. Discover additional schools in the area, like Justin Garza Highschool, DeWolf High School, Carter G. Woodson Public Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Fresno has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central East High School.

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