Serving 88 students in grades 9-12, Pershing Continuation High School 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 34%). 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 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pershing Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pershing Continuation High School's student population of 88 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Pershing Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pershing Continuation High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pershing Continuation High School's ranking?
Pershing Continuation High School is ranked #9185 out of 9,523 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 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pershing Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Pershing Continuation High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pershing Continuation High School?
88 students attend Pershing Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pershing Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pershing Continuation High School?
Pershing Continuation High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pershing Continuation High School offer ?
Pershing Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pershing Continuation High School part of?
Pershing Continuation High School is part of Central Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Pershing Continuation High School located?
Pershing Continuation High School is located in the Edison neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 17 other public schools located in Edison.
School Calendar
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Date
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School! (Events)
June 12, 2026 (Friday)
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