Serving 56 students in grades 7-12, Phoenix Secondary 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phoenix Secondary's student population of 56 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phoenix Secondary 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 Phoenix Secondary is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9188 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
62%
55%
Black
20%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Secondary's ranking?
Phoenix Secondary is ranked #9188 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Secondary?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Phoenix Secondary?
56 students attend Phoenix Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Phoenix Secondary students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Secondary?
Phoenix Secondary has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Phoenix Secondary offer ?
Phoenix Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Phoenix Secondary part of?
Phoenix Secondary is part of Fresno Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Phoenix Secondary located?
Phoenix Secondary is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 32 other public schools located in Roosevelt.
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