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
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Alternative Education Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alternative Education Center.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alternative Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alternative Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) 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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