Baldwin Park Alternative High School (Closed 2012)

Baldwin Park Alternative High School serves 23 students in grades 10-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(09-10)
<50%
56%
(09-10)
<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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 56% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Baldwin Park Alternative High School?
23 students attend Baldwin Park Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Baldwin Park Alternative High School students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are White.
What grades does Baldwin Park Alternative High School offer ?
Baldwin Park Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Baldwin Park Alternative High School part of?
Baldwin Park Alternative High School is part of Baldwin Park Unified School District.

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