Center For Alternative Learning (Closed 2008)
- Center For Alternative Learning served 103 students in grades 7-12.
- Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 103 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (05-06) | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 56% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chico Unified School District | |
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Center For Alternative Learning is Oakdale (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Wildflower Open Classroom (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chico Wildflower Open Classroom Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 166 students
0.0 miles
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676 0.0 K-8 166 - Chico Bidwell Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 968 students
0.2 miles
2376 N. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080 0.2 6-8 968 - Chico Mcmanus (john A.) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 427 students
0.2 miles
988 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3128 0.2 K-5 427 - Chico Oakdale Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 111 students
0.2 miles
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092 0.2 K-12 111 - Chico Core Butte Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 802 students
0.7 miles
260 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 120
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 894-3952 0.7 K-12 802
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