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  • There are 1,202 alternative public schools in California, serving 142,253 students.
  • Alternative schools aim to help students whose needs may not be successfully met in regular schools.
  • Students who attend alternative schools and may be at risk of educational failure (as indicated by poor grades, truancy, disruptive behavior, pregnancy, or similar factors associated with temporary or permanent withdrawal from school).
  • Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California state average of 76%.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is less than the state average of 24:1.

California Alternative Public Schools

  • School Location Grades Students
  • TustinTustin Connect CenterAlternative School
    Charter School
    15400 Lansdowne Rd.
    Tustin, CA 92782
    (714)730-7395
    Grades: KG-8 | 42 students
  • North HighlandsPathways Community DayAlternative School
    Charter School
    6560 Melrose Dr.
    North Highlands, CA 95660
    (916)566-2715
    Grades: KG-8 | 20 students
  • ColusaS. William Abel Community High SchoolAlternative School
    Charter School
    101 Marguerite St. Ste. B
    Colusa, CA 95932
    (530)473-1350
    Grades: 7-12 | 8 students
  • El CentroValley AcademyAlternative School
    Charter School
    253 E. Ross Ave.
    El Centro, CA 92243
    (760)312-5525
    Grades: KG-12 | 209 students
  • HollisterSan Benito County Juvenile Hall CourtAlternative School
    Charter School
    708 Flynn Rd.
    Hollister, CA 95023
    (831)636-4053
    Grades: KG-12 | 5 students
  • StocktonJohn F. Cruikshank JuniorAlternative School
    Charter School
    2707 Transworld Dr.
    Stockton, CA 95213
    (209)468-4847
    Grades: KG-12 | 119 students
  • ReddingCareer Pathways To Success Community SchoolAlternative School
    Charter School
    3711 Oasis Rd.
    Redding, CA 96003
    (530)225-0360
    Grades: 9-12 | 37 students
  • CeresStanislaus County Institute Of LearningAlternative School
    Magnet School
    Charter School
    3113 Mitchell Rd.
    Ceres, CA 95307
    (209)238-8750
    Grades: 6-12 | 229 students
  • WeavervilleTrinity County CommunityAlternative School
    Charter School
    333 Tom Bell Rd.
    Weaverville, CA 96093
    (530)623-2861
    Grades: KG-12 | n/a students
  • BurbankBurbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila)Alternative School
    Charter School
    3715 Allan Ave.
    Burbank, CA 91505
    (818)558-5353
    Grades: 7-12 | 25 students
  • El CajonCajon Valley HomeAlternative School
    Charter School
    2000 Suncrest Blvd.
    El Cajon, CA 92020
    (619)588-3128
    Grades: KG-8 | 26 students
  • El CentroPhoenix Rising High SchoolAlternative School
    Charter School
    1302 S. Third St.
    El Centro, CA 92243
    (760)336-4555
    Grades: 9-10 | 27 students
  • ReddingPace AcademyAlternative School
    Charter School
    3200 Adams Ln.
    Redding, CA 96002
    (530)224-4236
    Grades: KG-8 | 29 students
  • King CityPhoenix Academy Community DayAlternative School
    Charter School
    667 Meyer St.
    King City, CA 93930
    (831)385-2940
    Grades: 5-8 | 6 students
  • Lower LakeBlue HeronAlternative School
    Charter School
    9345 Winchester St.
    Lower Lake, CA 95457
    (707)994-1033
    Grades: 9-11 | 16 students
  • Lower LakeHighlands AcademyAlternative School
    Charter School
    13050 High Valley Rd
    Lower Lake, CA 95457
    (707)994-3387
    Grades: 2-8 | 8 students
  • PacificaPacifica Independent Home StudyAlternative School
    Charter School
    830 Rosita Rd.
    Pacifica, CA 94044
    (650)738-6694
    Grades: KG-8 | 23 students
  • LodiHendersonAlternative School
    Charter School
    13451 N. Extension Rd.
    Lodi, CA 95242
    (209)331-8275
    Grades: NS | n/a students
  • LompocDr Bob Forinash Community DayAlternative School
    Charter School
    4010 Jupiter Ave.
    Lompoc, CA 93436
    (805)742-3135
    Grades: 7-12 | 14 students
  • South GateSimon Rodia Continuation High SchoolAlternative School
    Charter School
    2701 Sequoia Dr.
    South Gate, CA 90280
    (323)569-7140
    Grades: 9-12 | 101 students
  • MarysvilleMarysville Community DayAlternative School
    Magnet School
    Charter School
    1919 B St.
    Marysville, CA 95901
    (530)740-6400
    Grades: 7-12 | 46 students
  • PalmdaleInnovations Academy Of PalmdaleAlternative School
    Charter School
    38136-b 35th St. E.
    Palmdale, CA 93550
    (661)265-8908
    Grades: NS | n/a students
  • Yorba LindaLa Entrada High SchoolAlternative School
    Charter School
    4999 Casa Loma Ave
    Yorba Linda, CA 92886
    (714)986-7026
    Grades: 9-12 | 73 students
  • RamonaRamona Community MontessoriAlternative School
    Charter School
    1010 Ramona St.
    Ramona, CA 92065
    (760)787-3600
    Grades: KG-6 | 263 students
  • El SobranteHarbour Way Elementary Community DayAlternative School
    Charter School
    1121 Allview Ave
    El Sobrante, CA 94803
    (510)231-1438
    Grades: KG-8 | 2 students
  • Beaumont21st Century Learning InstituteAlternative School
    Charter School
    939 Michigan Ave.
    Beaumont, CA 92223
    (951)769-8424
    Grades: KG-12 | 73 students
  • CerritosAbc Secondary (alternative)Alternative School
    Charter School
    16534 S. Carmenita Rd.
    Cerritos, CA 90703
    (562)229-7768
    Grades: 7-12 | 64 students
  • RosamondAbraham Lincoln AlternativeAlternative School
    Charter School
    3082 Glendower St.
    Rosamond, CA 93560
    (661)256-5090
    Grades: KG-12 | 98 students
  • RiversideAbraham Lincoln Continuation High SchoolAlternative School
    Charter School
    (1)
    4341 Victoria Ave.
    Riverside, CA 92507
    (951)788-7371
    Grades: 9-12 | 198 students
  • PowayAbraxas Continuation High SchoolAlternative School
    Charter School
    12450 Glenoak Rd.
    Poway, CA 92064
    (858)748-5900
    Grades: 9-12 | 248 students
  • San Jose AcademyAlternative School
    Charter School
    4955 Edenview Dr.
    San Jose, CA 95119
    (408)226-2350
    Grades: 5-8 | 6 students
  • Perris Academy Community DayAlternative School
    Charter School
    515 E. Seventh St.
    Perris, CA 92570
    (951)657-2174
    Grades: 7-12 | 41 students
  • ChicoAcademy For ChangeAlternative School
    Charter School
    290 E. Ave.
    Chico, CA 95926
    (530)891-3092
    Grades: 7-12 | 14 students
  • San FranciscoAcademy Of Arts And SciencesAlternative School
    Charter School
    555 Portola Dr.
    San Francisco, CA 94131
    (415)695-5700
    Grades: 9-12 | 318 students
  • FortunaAcademy Of RedwoodsAlternative School
    Charter School
    7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
    Fortuna, CA 95540
    (707)476-4203
    Grades: 9-12 | 178 students
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