Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Briones (Alternative) ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briones (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Briones (Alternative)'s student population of 48 students has declined by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Briones (Alternative) ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briones (Alternative) is 0.59, 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
#3553 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
52%
20%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briones (Alternative)'s ranking?
Briones (Alternative) is ranked #3553 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Briones (Alternative) often compared to?
Briones (Alternative)is often viewed alongside schools like El Cerrito High School, Acalanes Center For Independent Study by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Briones (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Briones (Alternative) is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Briones (Alternative)?
48 students attend Briones (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Briones (Alternative) students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Briones (Alternative)?
Briones (Alternative) has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Briones (Alternative) offer ?
Briones (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Briones (Alternative) part of?
Briones (Alternative) is part of Martinez Unified School District.
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