[4] The Great Recession of 2008 reduced the assessed home values in the area which made the full funding unsustainable.

The bond amount was reduced to $64.7 million and delayed the ability to design and construct a high school.

In all boundary options, the Central West campus would be converted to a school of choice with a strong agriculture program.

[11] The Guardians mascot and logo were revealed by Central Unified Superintendent Andrew Alvarado on October 5, 2020.

[14] The district has continued to design and construct additional facilities for the school, including a performance arts building and a pool complex.

Fares graduated from Fresno State and had previously been a head coach at Madera and Bullard High Schools.

[15] In addition to his duties at the school, Fares was selected to work with the Atlanta Falcons during the 2022 season as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.

Justin Garza's performing arts program consists of choir, modern dance, band, color guard, guitar and theatre.