Alvord Alternative Continuation High School

10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505

www.alvordschools.org

Alvord Alternative Continuation High School serves 123 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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: 9-12
Enrollment: 123 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 45-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: ≤10%
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alvord Alternative Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Alvord Alternative Continuation High School's student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

123 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School is 0.20, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤10%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

11-19%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

89%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Alvord Alternative Continuation High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.20

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

45-49%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

75%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alvord Alternative Continuation High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Alvord Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alvord Alternative Continuation High School's ranking?

Alvord Alternative Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School?

The graduation rate of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Alvord Alternative Continuation High School?

123 students attend Alvord Alternative Continuation High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvord Alternative Continuation High School?

Alvord Alternative Continuation High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Alvord Alternative Continuation High School offer ?

Alvord Alternative Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Alvord Alternative Continuation High School part of?

Alvord Alternative Continuation High School is part of Alvord Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 123 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: ≤10%
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education