CaliforniaSchoolsFusion Charter

Fusion Charter

PublicRegularCharterGrades 712
Turlock, California · Fusion Charter District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students142
Student:Teacher47.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
142
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
85%+19.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
47.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
7–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Fusion Charter is a public high serving grades 7–12 in Turlock, California. The school enrolls 142 students. It is part of the Fusion Charter District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
47.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictFusion Charter District
County6099
CityTurlock
ZIP95380
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060185613826

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment142
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino70.1%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
70.1%
Black
0.7%
Asian
2.8%
Two+
4.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)