Serving 10 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 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- 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
School Overview
Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School)'s student population of 10 students has grown by 42% 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
10 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School) is 0.18, 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
10:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86.2%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
<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 86.2%.
How many students attend Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School)?
10 students attend Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, and 10% 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 10:1, 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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