Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

Summary:

Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter is a small alternative public charter school in Fresno, California that serves grades K-12 with 238 students. Unfortunately, the school has struggled with low academic performance, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism compared to nearby schools.

The school's key challenges include very low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 16.5% to 18.4% over the past two years, which is significantly lower than the 62.5% to 90.9% graduation rates at nearby schools like Endeavor Charter, Sierra Charter, and Yosemite Valley Charter. The school also has high dropout rates up to 28.6% and chronic absenteeism rates as high as 63.1%, both of which are much worse than the nearby schools.

Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter's test scores are also significantly below state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with only 20% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy compared to the state average of 55.73%, and 0% proficient or better in math compared to the state average of 27.9%. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 94.49% to 97.9% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic and social-emotional challenges the school faces. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive review and collaboration with successful nearby schools to improve outcomes for students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

830 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93706-3117

(559) 497-9331

District: Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1848^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 307

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.6%

African American:

15.0%

White:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter ranks worse than 79.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter 1848^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

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Rank History for all students at Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	9.54	2080^th	2133	2.5%
2021	10.31	1169^th	1290	9.4%
2022	11.59	1969^th	2123	7.3%
2023	11.80	1961^st	2348	16.5%
2024	13.85	1848^th	2323	20.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.12	347^th	1323	73.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	9.82	1880^th	1937	2.9%
2021	11.38	1000^th	1126	11.2%
2022	12.83	1758^th	1943	9.5%
2023	12.68	1878^th	2247	16.4%
2024	15.87	1759^th	2235	21.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	7.07	1819^th	1833	0.8%
2021	5.63	1029^th	1054	2.4%
2022	9.67	1764^th	1858	5.1%
2023	8.68	1969^th	2118	7.0%
2024	9.66	1882^nd	2098	10.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	9.95	1788^th	1880	4.9%
2021	11.53	995^th	1122	11.3%
2022	10.66	1815^th	1916	5.3%
2023	13.37	1794^th	2207	18.7%
2024	14.89	1731^st	2172	20.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	11.25	578^th	592	2.4%
2023	11.25	685^th	720	4.9%
2024	14.23	668^th	721	7.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	8.87	1779^th	1814	1.9%
2022	10.54	1762^nd	1861	5.3%
2023	13.64	1764^th	2142	17.6%
2024	16.83	1658^th	2125	22.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	10	36	1	152	7	2	0	208
2020	7	38	8	184	1	2	0	240
2021	9	39	6	187	0	4	0	245
2022	10	52	4	180	2	5	1	254
2023	8	35	4	176	2	11	2	238
2024	15	46	4	226	2	10	4	307

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	208	7.5	27.7	97.1
2020	240	n/a	n/a	97.9
2021	245	9.7	25.1	97.1
2022	254	10.3	24.6	94.5
2023	238	12.4	19.1	97.9
2024	307	15.7	19.5	95.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	208	7.5	27.7	97.1
2020	240	n/a	n/a	97.9
2021	245	9.7	25.1	97.1
2022	254	10.3	24.6	94.5
2023	238	12.4	19.1	97.9
2024	307	15.7	19.5	95.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2080^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1961^st of 2348 High schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter)	5.8	20	14.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	208	238	14.4%
African American	36	35	2.8%
American Indian	7	2	71.4%
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	152	176	15.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	8	20%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.1%	97.9%	0.8%

Schools Near Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)						Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	830 Fresno St.	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 497-9331	307	16	19.5	95.4%	15 (4.9%)	46 (15.0%)	226 (73.6%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)								(n/a)					15.8	15.8							20.0	20.0							0.0	0.0
Big Picture Educational Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1207 South Trinity St.	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	Big Picture Educational Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 420-1234	550	23	24.2	60.7%	46 (8.4%)	77 (14.0%)	394 (71.6%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)								(n/a)	4.4	11.1		12.0	16.7	10.7	11.1	5.0	18.2	0.0	33.3	15.8	13.3	14.3	5.6	0.0	8.7	5.9	16.7	5.6	1.2	4.9
Fresno County Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	1111 Van Ness Ave.	Fresno	93721	Fresno County	Fresno County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 265-3049	571	75	7.6	84.9%	50 (8.8%)	14 (2.5%)	448 (78.5%)	41 (7.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.1%)								(n/a)	9.1	0.0				3.3	8.3		9.1			9.1		8.6	16.7		9.1			0.0		7.1							$56,645
W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2604 Martin Luther King Blvd.	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 486-1166	302	20	14.7	98.7%	3 (1.0%)	63 (20.9%)	228 (75.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)								(n/a)	31.6	12.0			11.1	16.9	29.6	50.0	15.8	13.0	22.7	12.0	20.0	22.9	23.1	57.9	5.3	4.4	14.3	4.0	9.7	15.9
J. E. Young Academic Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	822 North Abby St.	Fresno	93701	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 457-3190	1,266	68	18.6	93.2%	113 (8.9%)	95 (7.5%)	882 (69.7%)	112 (8.8%)	11 (0.9%)	11 (0.9%)	37 (2.9%)								(n/a)	15.4	13.5		10.1		12.0	25.8	33.3	29.3	43.2	27.1	23.7	28.0	29.0	25.4	30.7	17.1	24.7	22.6	20.6	8.8	19.4	79.9	85.7	90.3	84.2	86.0	86.4	$24,015
West Park Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2695 South Valentine Ave.	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	West Park Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 233-6501	172	8	21.0	84.9%	36 (20.9%)	4 (2.3%)	126 (73.3%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)								(n/a)		6.7				12.8					31.8	26.7	40.7	32.5					9.1	6.7	0.0	4.8							$10,953
Central Online Home	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2280 N. Valentine Ave.	Fresno	93722	Fresno County	Central Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(559) 276-3140	157	7	22.1	79.6%	34 (21.7%)	9 (5.7%)	93 (59.2%)	10 (6.4%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.1%)								(n/a)		12.1		24.1		21.4					33.3	34.3	53.3	41.6					18.2	14.3	24.1	17.7	92.6			92.6		92.6
Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity	Public, Alternative	K-12	2698 North Brawley	Fresno	93722	Fresno County	Central Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 276-5230	277	11	24.6	81.2%	30 (10.8%)	27 (9.7%)	198 (71.5%)	15 (5.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)								(n/a)		12.5		9.7	0.0	8.7						31.3	26.6	28.9						0.0	0.0	2.1							$7,899
Sierra Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1931 North Fine Ave.	Fresno	93727	Fresno County	Sierra Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 490-4290	362	24	14.8	61.0%	64 (17.7%)	8 (2.2%)	266 (73.5%)	7 (1.9%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)								(n/a)		17.0	27.9		26.7	20.7				44.4	40.0	39.6	57.7	43.7				11.8	5.0	5.6	5.5	6.5
Yosemite Valley Charter	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3610 East Ashlan Ave	Fresno	93726	Fresno County	Yosemite Valley Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(559) 258-0800	2,697	101	26.7	46.5%	1,249 (46.3%)	71 (2.6%)	987 (36.6%)	88 (3.3%)	10 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	281 (10.4%)								(n/a)	43.9	36.4	44.1	43.9	33.3	41.5	41.3	40.9	50.7	38.7	57.1	60.3	62.1	48.2	32.2	31.6	26.6	18.3	35.9	36.0	39.0	30.4	40.1	66.0	66.0	63.8	68.0	64.1

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Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter ranks in the bottom 20.4% of California alternative schools.

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What is the racial makeup of Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter?

Students at Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter are 74% Hispanic, 15% African American, 5% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter.

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