West Fresno Performing Arts Academy (Closed 2008)

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West Fresno Performing Arts Academy (Closed 2008)

1901 East Shields Ave. Ste. 15
Fresno, CA 93726

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 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	West Fresno Performing Arts Academy
Kind	1
2	3
3	1
4	5
5	2
6	2
7	15
8	22
9	72
10	56
11	46
12	44

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Total Students

269 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	West Fresno Performing Arts Academy
2023	269
2022	269
2021	269
2020	269
2019	269
2018	269
2017	269
2016	269
2015	269
2006	223
2005	87

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Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)

10 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2006)
Year	West Fresno Performing Arts Academy
2006	10
2005	4
2004	9

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State Level (CA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

21:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2006)
Year	West Fresno Performing Arts Academy	California	Washington Unified School District
2006	22:1	20:1	19:1
2005	22:1	21:1	21:1
2004	17:1	21:1	19:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	West Fresno Performing Arts Academy	California	Washington Unified School District
2023	1%	1%	1%
2022	1%	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%	1%
2004	1%	2%	1%

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Asian

12%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	West Fresno Performing Arts Academy	California	Washington Unified School District
2023	6%	12%	4%
2022	6%	12%	4%
2021	6%	12%	4%
2020	6%	12%	4%
2019	6%	12%	4%
2018	6%	11%	4%
2017	6%	11%	4%
2016	6%	11%	4%
2006	4%	12%	11%
2005	1%	12%	11%
2004	39%	12%	16%

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Hispanic

59%

56%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	West Fresno Performing Arts Academy	California	Washington Unified School District
2023	59%	55%	51%
2022	59%	56%	51%
2021	59%	56%	51%
2020	59%	55%	51%
2019	59%	55%	51%
2018	61%	54%	52%
2017	61%	54%	52%
2016	61%	54%	52%
2006	69%	48%	57%
2005	43%	47%	53%
2004	32%	46%	48%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	West Fresno Performing Arts Academy	California	Washington Unified School District
2023	17%	5%	30%
2022	17%	5%	30%
2021	17%	5%	30%
2020	17%	5%	30%
2019	17%	5%	30%
2018	16%	6%	29%
2017	16%	6%	29%
2016	16%	6%	29%
2006	17%	8%	30%
2005	8%	8%	30%
2004	11%	8%	30%

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White

17%

20%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	West Fresno Performing Arts Academy	California	Washington Unified School District
2023	17%	21%	14%
2022	17%	21%	14%
2021	17%	22%	14%
2020	17%	23%	14%
2019	17%	23%	14%
2018	17%	24%	14%
2017	17%	24%	14%
2016	17%	24%	14%
2006	18%	31%	2%
2005	48%	31%	6%
2004	17%	32%	5%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.60

0.63

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	West Fresno Performing Arts Academy	California	Washington Unified School District
2023	0.60	0.64	0.64
2022	0.60	0.63	0.64
2021	0.60	0.62	0.64
2020	0.60	0.63	0.64
2019	0.60	0.63	0.64
2018	0.58	0.64	0.62
2017	0.58	0.64	0.62
2016	0.58	0.64	0.62
2006	0.59	0.66	0.61
2005	0.58	0.67	0.62
2004	0.71	0.67	0.65

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Eligible for (04-05)

76%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2005)
Year	West Fresno Performing Arts Academy	California	Washington Unified School District
2005	76%	40%	75%
2004	55%	40%	69%

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Eligible for (04-05)

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2005)
Year	West Fresno Performing Arts Academy	California	Washington Unified School District
2005	10%	9%	3%
2004	4%	9%	2%

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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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