Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Richard H. Lewis Alternative 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%).
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 49:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 49:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard H. Lewis Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Richard H. Lewis Alternative's student population of 246 students has grown by 811% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richard H. Lewis Alternative is 0.67, which is more 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)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
<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 Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
The graduation rate of Richard H. Lewis Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
246 students attend Richard H. Lewis Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Richard H. Lewis Alternative students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richard H. Lewis Alternative offer ?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Richard H. Lewis Alternative part of?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative is part of Konocti Unified School District.
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