California Dept. of Education - State Board of Education granted charters

Alvina Elementary Charter School District (K-8)
(Charter District/Single SD)
295 W. Saginaw, Caruthers, CA 93609
Phone: (559) 864-9411 Fax: (559) 864-1808
Mike Iribarren, Superintendent
Web Site:

Comments: State Board of Education granted charter 07/12/00. Conversion of existing school. Site-based instruction, traditional curriculum, independent study (minimal).

Clovis Unified School District, LEA that granted charter

   Clovis Online High School
   1715 David E. Cook Way, Clovis 93611
   Rob Darrow, Principal
   Phone: (559) 327-4400 Fax: (559) 327-4490
   Web Site: http://onlineschool.cusd.com/

Big Picture High-Fresno Charter School
1207 S. Trinity Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706
Phone: (559) 908-1714 Fax: (559) 224-2840
Gerry Catanzarite, Principal
Website:

Comments: Site-based instruction.

Crescent View West Charter High School (9-12)
Manchester Center
1901 E. Shields, Suite 130, Fresno, CA 93726
Phone: (559) 225-1105 Fax: (559) 225-1205
Dante R. Simi, CEO
Web Site: http://www.cvwest.org/

Comments: Independent study.

Edison-Bethune Charter Academy (K-6)
1616 S. Fruit, Fresno, CA 93706
Phone: (559) 457-2530 Fax: (559) 498-0711
Ernesto Martinez, Principal
Web Site:

Comments: Conversion of existing school, Edison Schools, Inc. design.

Hume Lake Charter School (K-12)
64144 Hume Lake Road, Hume, CA 93628
Phone: (559) 335-2089 Fax: (559) 335-2088
Linda Falk, Principal
Web Site: http://www.humelakecharter.org/

Comments: Site-based instruction.

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter School (7-12)
3333 N. Bond, Fresno, CA 93726
Phone: (559) 229-3529 Fax: (559) 229-0459
Jeff Hunt, Principal
Web Site: http://www.agapecorp.com/

Comments: Site-based instruction; technology emphasis.

Fresno Academy for Civic and Entrepreneureal Leadership (ACEL)
540 N. Augusta Street, Fresno, CA 93701
Phone: (559) 286-0183 Fax: (559) 266-0664
Dave Childers, Administrator
Web Site: www.acel-fresno.org

Comments:

Fresno Prep Academy (8-9) (9-11 IS)
3355 E. Shields, Fresno, CA 93726
Phone: (559) 222-3840 Fax: (559) 222-3540
Earl Vickers, Administrator
Web Site:

Comments: Independent study; traditional curriculum, technology emphasis, employment oriented job readiness. CLOSED AS OF 2009-2010

KIPP Academy Fresno (5)
(Charter Closed Effective 2009-10)
Fresno USD School Choice/Charter Office
1350 M Street, Bldg. B, Fresno 93731

  Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary (K-5) PENDING
  3135 N. Harrison Ave., Fresno, CA 93705
  Phone: (559) 248-7060 Fax: (559) 457-3940

  Comments: PENDING AUTHORIZATION   

New Millennium Institute of Education (7-12)
830 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93706
Phone: (559) 497-9331 Fax: (559) 497-9109
Nadar Ali, Principal
Web Site:

Comments: School-to-career; site-based instruction and independent study.

School of Unlimited Learning (9-12)
2336 Calaveras, Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: (559) 498-8543 Fax: (559) 237-0956
Dr. Mark Wilson, Administrator
Web Site: http://www.fresnoeoc.org/

Comments: Combination of site-based instruction and independent study. Operated by Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission, two school locations, traditional curriculum, fine arts emphasis, basic skills (reading, science, math).

Sierra Charter School (K-12)
1931 N. Fine Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727
Phone: (877 or 559) 490-4290 Fax: (559) 490-4292
Lisa Marasco, Principal
Web Site: http://www.sierracharter.org/

Comments: Combination of site-based instruction and independent study. The school is operated by the Sierra Council under the supervision of the school district in Mono County.

Sunset Charter School (K-8)
1755 S. Crystal, Fresno, CA 93706
Phone: (559) 457-3310 Fax: (559) 495-1334
Juan Silva, Principal
Web Site: www.fresno.k12.ca.us/schools/sunset.html

Comments: Conversion of existing school; site-based instruction. Bilingual two-way immersion.

University High School (The) (9-10)
CSUF-School of Arts & Humanities
2355 E. Keats - M/S UH134, Fresno, CA 93740-8010
Phone: (559) 278-8263 Fax: (559) 278-0447
Dr. James Bushman, Principal
Web Site: www.csufresno.edu/univhigh

Comments: Accelerated college prep education with special focus on music.

Valley Arts and Science Academy (K-6)
735 N. Glenn, Fresno, CA 93728 
Phone: (559) 497-VASA (8272) Fax: (559) 497-5621
Sandy Fuerte, Executive Director
Web Site: http://www.vasaelementary.com/

Comments:

Valley Preparatory Academy Charter School (K-12)
4221 N. Hughes Ave., Fresno, CA 93705
Phone: (559) 225-7737 Fax: (559) 225-0976
Shelly L. Melton, Executive Director
Web Site: http://www.valleyprep.com/

Comments: Independent Study

Kings Canyon Unified, LEA that Granted Charter

Dunlap Leadership Academy (9-12)
39500 Dunlap Road
P.O. Box 640
Dunlap, CA  93621
Phone: (559) 305-7320  Fax: (559) 338-2040
Gary Willems, Administrator
Web Site: http://www.dunlapleadershipacademy.com/

Comments:

Kingsburg Elementary Community Charter (Charter District)

Central Valley Home School/Kingsburg Community Charter Extension (K-8)
1776 6th Avenue, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Phone: (559) 897-6740 Fax: (559) 897-6872
Dr. Steven Powers, Principal
Web Site: www.kingsburg-elem.k12.ca.us/homeschool/

Comments: Combination of site-based instruction and independent study.

Island Community Day School (4-8)
1776 6th Avenue Drive, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Phone: (559) 897-6740 Fax: (559) 897-6872
Dr. Stephen Powers, Principal
Web Site:

Comments:

Lincoln Elementary (2-3)
1900 Mariposa Avenue, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Phone: (559) 897-5141 Fax: (559) 897-3537
Jennifer DuPras, Principal
Web Site: http://www.kingsburg-elem.k12.ca.us/lincoln/index.html

Comments: Combination of site-based and independent study instruction.

Rafer Johnson Junior High (7-8)
1300 Stroud, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Phone: (559) 897-1091 Fax: (559) 897-6867
Dr. Laurie Goodman, Principal
Web Site: www.kingsburg-elem.k12.ca.us/rjjh/index.html

Comments: Combination of site-based instruction and independent study.

Reagan Elementary School (4-5-6)
1180 Diane Avenue, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Phone: (559) 897-6986 Fax: 897-6987
Melanie Sembritzki, Principal
Web Site: http://www.kingsburg-elem.k12.ca.us/Reagan/reagan.html

Comments:

Roosevelt Elementary (1)
1185 10th Avenue, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Phone: (559) 897-5193 Fax: (559) 897-6865
Ruben Diaz, Principal
Web Site: www.kingsburg-elem.k12.ca.us/roosevelt/index.html

Comments: Combination of site-based and independent study instruction.

Washington Elementary (K)
1501 Ellis Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Phone: (559) 897-2955 Fax: (559) 897-6863
Ruben Diaz, Principal
Web Site: www.kingsburg-elem.k12.ca.us/washington/index.html

Comments: Combination of site-based instruction and independent study.

Crescent View Charter High School (9-12)
Manchester Center
3502 N. Blackstone, Suite 151, Fresno, CA 93726
Phone: (559) 222-8439 Fax: (559) 222-8430
Demitri Gonos, Principal
Web Site: http://www.cvchs.org/

Comments: Independent study.  CLOSED AS OF 2009-2010

San Joaquin Valley High Charter (9-12)
900 Newmark Ave., Parlier, CA 93648
Phone: (559) 646-2723 Fax: (559) 646-0959

Comments: PENDING AUTHORIZATION

Hallmark Charter School (K-12)
2445 - 9th Street, Sanger, CA 93657
Phone: (559) 875-1372 Fax: (559) 875-3573
Alfred Sanchez, Director
Web Site: http://teacherweb.com/CA/SangerHallmark/Principal/sdhp1.aspx

Comments: Home-schooling, traditional curriculum.

Quail Lake Environmental Charter School (K-8)
4087 N. Quail Lake Drive, Clovis, CA 93611
Phone: (559) 292-1273 Fax: (559) 292-1276
Chris Stilson, Principal
Web Site: http://teacherweb.com/CA/SangerQuailLake/Principal/sdhp1.aspx

Comments: Site-based instruction; technology, science/math, and environmental emphasis.

Sanger Academy Charter School (K-8)
2207 - 9th Street, Sanger, CA 93657
Phone: (559) 875-5562 Fax: (559) 875-8045
Ken Garcia, Principal
Web Site: http://teacherweb.com/CA/SangerAcademy/Principal/sdhp1.aspx

Comments: Site-based instruction, performing/fine arts emphasis, science/math emphasis, triarchic instruction.

Anchor Academy Charter (K-8)
735 E. Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
Phone: (559) 286-7680 Fax: (559) 266-1764
James Drew Armstrong, Executive Director

W.E.B. DuBois Charter School (9-12)
2604 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Fresno 93706
Phone: (559) 237-4100 Fax: (559) 442-5811
Linda Washington, Administrator
Web Site: http://www.agapecorp.com/

Comments: Site-based instruction, independent study, technology
emphasis, vocational training, traditional curriculum.

West Park Charter Academy (K-12)
2695 S. Valentine Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706
Phone: (559) 485-0727 Fax: (559) 485-0682
Elizabeth R. Hammond, IS Administrator
Web Site: http://www.westpark.k12.ca.us/schools/westparkca/

Crescent View South Charter
1901 East Shields Ave., Ste. 169, Fresno, CA 93726
Phone: (661) 272-1225 Fax: (661) 945-2430
Web Site:  http://www.cvsouth.org

Comments: Combination of site-based and independent study.

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