Serving 121 students in grades 9-12, Alvord Alternative Continuation High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alvord Alternative Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alvord Alternative Continuation High School's student population of 121 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School is 0.10, 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)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alvord Alternative Continuation High School?
121 students attend Alvord Alternative Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School?
Alvord Alternative Continuation High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alvord Alternative Continuation High School offer ?
Alvord Alternative Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alvord Alternative Continuation High School part of?
Alvord Alternative Continuation High School is part of Alvord Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Alvord Alternative Continuation High School located?
Alvord Alternative Continuation High School is located in the La Sierra Acres neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in La Sierra Acres.
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