Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs's student population of 39 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 is Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs's ranking?
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs?
The graduation rate of Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs?
39 students attend Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs?
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs offer ?
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs part of?
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs is part of Sonoma County Office Of Education School District.
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