Abc Secondary (Alternative)

12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 17 students in grades 7-12, Abc Secondary (Alternative) 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 40-59%
  • : ≤20%
  • : 21-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Abc Secondary (Alternative)'s student population of 17 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
17 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Abc Secondary (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.
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
≤20%
40%
(18-19)
21-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1

Showing 2004–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
12%
12%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
64%
56%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
12%
5%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
12%
20%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
88%
0.55

Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
40-59%
84%

Showing 2012–2021. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted
100%
15.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%

Showing 2010–2024. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abc Secondary (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Abc Secondary (Alternative) is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Abc Secondary (Alternative)?
17 students attend Abc Secondary (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Abc Secondary (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abc Secondary (Alternative)?
Abc Secondary (Alternative) has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Abc Secondary (Alternative) offer ?
Abc Secondary (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Abc Secondary (Alternative) part of?
Abc Secondary (Alternative) is part of ABC Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 40-59%
  • : ≤20%
  • : 21-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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