Serving 6 students in grades 9-11, Blue Heron 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 <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Heron ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Heron's student population of 6 students has declined by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blue Heron is 0.62, 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)
(11-12)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
50%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
9%
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 59% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Blue Heron?
6 students attend Blue Heron.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Blue Heron students are Two or more races, 33% of students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Heron?
Blue Heron has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Blue Heron offer ?
Blue Heron offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Blue Heron part of?
Blue Heron is part of Konocti Unified School District.
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