Alba
Alba serves 27 students in grades 1-12.
Alba placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alba's student population of 27 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alba is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Alba is 0.43, 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
#8461 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
8%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alba?
The graduation rate of Alba is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alba?
27 students attend Alba.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Alba students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alba?
Alba has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alba offer ?
Alba offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Alba part of?
Alba is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 27, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)
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