Carter G. Woodson Public Charter

About Carter G. Woodson Public Charter

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter School is an innovative educational institution located in Washington, D.C., dedicated to providing a high-quality education to its students. The school is named after the pioneering African American historian, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who was a leader in the field of African American history and education. The school was founded in 2003 with the mission of providing a rigorous academic program that prepares students to excel in college and career.
At Carter G. Woodson Public Charter School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their academic, social and emotional skills. The school offers a variety of courses in the academic core, including mathematics, science, language arts and social studies. In addition, the school offers a wide range of electives, such as music, art, foreign language, and physical education. The school also provides an array of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
At Carter G. Woodson Public Charter School, students are supported in their academic and personal growth by a dedicated faculty and staff. The school has a strong commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for all students, regardless of their backgrounds. The school also seeks to promote diversity and inclusion within its student body by actively recruiting and admitting students from all backgrounds.
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter School is committed to providing a quality education to its students and preparing them for success in college and beyond. The school’s goal is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Address:	3333 N. Bond Ave. Fresno, CA 93721
Phone:	(559) 229-3529
Site:	bape-nvusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	358 students

Overview Carter G. Woodson Public Charter

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter serves 358 students in grades 7-12.
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Carter G. Woodson Public Charter

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is 0.44, 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.