Serving 34 students in grades 6-12, Center For Alternative Learning 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center For Alternative Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Center For Alternative Learning's student population of 34 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
Nurturing talents, promoting competency, developing citizens.
School Rankings
Center For Alternative Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center For Alternative Learning is 0.73, which is more 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center For Alternative Learning's ranking?
Center For Alternative Learning is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center For Alternative Learning?
The graduation rate of Center For Alternative Learning is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Center For Alternative Learning?
34 students attend Center For Alternative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Center For Alternative Learning students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center For Alternative Learning?
Center For Alternative Learning has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Center For Alternative Learning offer ?
Center For Alternative Learning offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Center For Alternative Learning part of?
Center For Alternative Learning is part of Chico Unified School District.
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