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Golden Charter Academy

1626 West Princeton Ave., Fresno, CA, 93705

About Golden Charter Academy

Golden Charter Academy is located at 1626 West Princeton Avenue in the southwest area of Fresno, California. The school serves grades K through 8 with an enrollment of about 319 students and a student–teacher ratio of roughly 28:1. Math proficiency is about 8%, and reading ability is about 5%, based on recent state test results. The gender mix is roughly 44% male and 56% female. The campus appears to emphasize a sense of community, with students and faculty collaborating in small classes on shared inquiries. This approach fosters curiosity and resilience, even amidst clear academic expectations. Properties in the vicinity of the school generally transact within a price range of $260,000 to $420,000, offering families diverse choices for residence near the institution and nearby facilities. Parents report that the staff is courteous in responding to inquiries, maintains communication with families, and prioritizes assisting children in establishing routines. Golden Charter Academy is poised to become one of the top elementary schools in California due to its impressive results and steadfast dedication to enhancing student performance.

Golden Charter Academy Contact Information

Address

1626 West Princeton Ave., Fresno, CA, 93705

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Phone

(559) 293-3157

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 5%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 5% in Reading.
11
Full-time Teachers
27 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
319
Total Students
TOP 6077 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Golden Charter Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.45%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 36.68%
Black 51.1%
Two+ Races 8.78%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.45%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
36.68%
Black
51.1%
Two+ Races
8.78%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 319
55.8%
178 Female
44.2%
141 Male

Student Population

319 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Golden Charter Academy is moving forward with construction on a new $26 million permanent campus adjacent to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. The sustainable facility is scheduled to open in July 2026. Once completed, the campus will allow the school to expand enrollment and serve up to 550 students through the 8th grade.

FAQ

Q1. Who is responsible for Golden Charter Academy?

Ans. The academy runs under a charter structure, and its authorizing body is responsible for its administration.

Q2. What does the school use to plan its lessons?

Ans. The overseeing authority establishes the standards for curriculum planning.

Q3. What does the school do to ensure that the learning environment is safe?

Ans. Safety is helped by rules, supervision, and required procedures.

Q4. How do schools let parents know what's going on?

Ans. Parents receive information through official communications and planned updates.

Q5. What are the rules for how students should behave?

Ans. School policies that are sent home with students explain what is expected of them.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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