Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 25%
- Reading Proficiency: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative)'s student population of 240 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Home Charter (Alternative)?
240 students attend Mountain Home Charter (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Home Charter (Alternative)?
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) offer ?
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) part of?
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) is part of Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) School District.
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