Serving 8 students in grades 9-12, Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 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 (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School)'s student population of 8 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School) is 0.21, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School)?
8 students attend Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School)?
Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School) offer ?
Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School) part of?
Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School) is part of Pierce Joint Unified School District.
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