West Fresno Performing Arts Academy serves 269 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
59%
55%
Black
17%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
76%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Washington Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Fresno Performing Arts Academy?
269 students attend West Fresno Performing Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of West Fresno Performing Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does West Fresno Performing Arts Academy offer ?
West Fresno Performing Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is West Fresno Performing Arts Academy part of?
West Fresno Performing Arts Academy is part of Washington Unified School District.
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