Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)

Alternative Education Center serves 35 students in grades 7-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alternative Education Center?
35 students attend Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Alternative Education Center students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Education Center?
Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alternative Education Center offer ?
Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Alternative Education Center part of?
Alternative Education Center is part of Coachella Valley Unified School District.

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