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Carter G. Woodson Public Charter

1313 P St. Ste. 205, Fresno, CA, 93721

About Carter G. Woodson Public Charter

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is a public charter high school in Fresno, California, that only serves grades 9 through 12. It is the main high school in its district and has about 250 students, which makes for a close-knit learning environment. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 18:1. The school is known for being a helpful place to learn, with a student body that is 91% minority and 92% of students coming from low-income families. Carter G. Woodson Public Charter focuses on basic academic growth and community values. Only 24% of students are good at reading and 2% are good at math. The school is dedicated to giving all of its students equal chances, and it often does this by giving them one-on-one attention to help them catch up on what they missed. The school is one of the most important programs in the area for promoting an inclusive campus culture because it focuses on cultural enrichment and core literacy. Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is still an important school that helps its students get ready for success in school and in their careers, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter Contact Information

Address

1313 P St. Ste. 205, Fresno, CA, 93721

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Phone

(559) 229-3529

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 2%
Reading 24%
State average proficiency is 2% in Math and 24% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
333
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6392 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Carter G. Woodson Public Charter

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: 7:50 AM to 3:12 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 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 8.71%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic 70.57%
Black 13.21%
Two+ Races 2.4%
Native Am. 1.2%
White
8.71%
Asian
3.9%
Hispanic
70.57%
Black
13.21%
Two+ Races
2.4%
Native Am.
1.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 333
43.24%
144 Female
56.76%
189 Male

Student Population

333 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

66 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The African-centered curriculum at Carter G. Woodson Public Charter School helps the school keep its promise to provide multicultural education and prepare students for college. Recently, the school had a successful community showcase where students showed off projects that focused on social justice and historical leadership. Also, the campus has started new one-on-one academic counseling sessions to help upperclassmen with the college application process and getting financial aid.

FAQ

Q1. Does Carter G. Woodson Public Charter encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. What is the goal of Carter G. Woodson Public Charter?

Ans. Carter G. Woodson Public Charter wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q5. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Carter G. Woodson Public Charter push students to think critically and do their best work.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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