Bellflower Alternative Education Center

16703 S. Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bellflower Alternative Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 93% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bellflower Alternative Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Bellflower Alternative Education Center's student population of 8 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bellflower Alternative Education Center is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bellflower Alternative Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bellflower Alternative Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
75%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Bellflower Alternative Education Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
13%
5%
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White
12%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Bellflower Alternative Education Center and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(14-15)
93%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Bellflower Alternative Education Center and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bellflower Alternative Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bellflower Alternative Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellflower Alternative Education Center?
The graduation rate of Bellflower Alternative Education Center is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bellflower Alternative Education Center?
8 students attend Bellflower Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bellflower Alternative Education Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellflower Alternative Education Center?
Bellflower Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bellflower Alternative Education Center offer ?
Bellflower Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Bellflower Alternative Education Center part of?
Bellflower Alternative Education Center is part of Bellflower Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Students Last Day of School
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
SHS First Day
July 18, 2024 (Thursday)
Schools Closed
September 20, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 93% (Top 1%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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