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Edison Bethune Charter Academy reports gains and enrollment challenges to county board
Summary
Edison Bethune presented its annual charter update, citing English language arts gains for several student groups, improved chronic absenteeism and a healthy fiscal outlook despite a five‑year enrollment decline.
Edison Bethune Charter Academy leaders presented the school’s annual update to the Fresno County Board of Education, highlighting student group gains and remaining areas for growth.
Jeff Hunt (presenting the item) said the report includes five‑year enrollment trends and dashboard outcomes across English language arts, mathematics, chronic absenteeism, suspensions, and English learner progress. The presentation noted Edison Bethune’s 2025 math outcomes were about 3.5 points below the state average, while several student groups—African American, English learners, Hispanic and socioeconomically disadvantaged students—outperformed state averages by 25–30 points on some measures.
Presenters described an 11% reduction in chronic absenteeism and a healthy fiscal outlook despite declining enrollment. Board members asked about reserves and program details; presenters said the school maintains a strong cash flow and has no audit findings in recent years.
