Serving 128 students in grades 9-12, Black Rock Alternative/continuation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Black Rock Alternative/continuation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Black Rock Alternative/continuation's student population of 128 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Black Rock Alternative/continuation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Rock Alternative/continuation is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 is Black Rock Alternative/continuation's ranking?
Black Rock Alternative/continuation is ranked #9185 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Black Rock Alternative/continuation?
The graduation rate of Black Rock Alternative/continuation is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Black Rock Alternative/continuation?
128 students attend Black Rock Alternative/continuation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Black Rock Alternative/continuation students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Rock Alternative/continuation?
Black Rock Alternative/continuation has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Black Rock Alternative/continuation offer ?
Black Rock Alternative/continuation offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Black Rock Alternative/continuation part of?
Black Rock Alternative/continuation is part of Morongo Unified School District.
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