Alma Fuerte Public School District

119 W. Palm St.
Altadena, CA 91001-4375
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Alma Fuerte Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 185 students in Alma Fuerte Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Alma Fuerte Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
185 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alma Fuerte Public School District, which is ranked #1740 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1740 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11-19%
33%
11-19%
47%
<50%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
65%
56%
% Black
24%
5%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $6,935 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,362 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,935
$19,974
Spending / Student
$6,362
$18,396

Best Alma Fuerte Public School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alma Fuerte Public
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 204-5265
Grades: K-8
| 185 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alma Fuerte Public School District?
Alma Fuerte Public School District manages 1 public schools serving 185 students.
What is the rank of Alma Fuerte Public School District?
Alma Fuerte Public School District is ranked #1740 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alma Fuerte Public School District?
65% of Alma Fuerte Public School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alma Fuerte Public School District?
Alma Fuerte Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alma Fuerte Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,362 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 43% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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