Center For Alternative Learning
- Center For Alternative Learning serves 22 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Center For Alternative Learning places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Center For Alternative Learning's student population of 22 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 22 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Center For Alternative Learning's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Center For Alternative Learning is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9138 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 46% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≤20% | 83% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chico Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Center For Alternative Learning is Academy For Change (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Academy For Change (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Core Butte Charter (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chico Academy For Change Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 16 students
0.0 miles
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530)891-3092 0.0 7-12 16 - Chico Fair View High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 149 students
0.0 miles
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530)891-3092 0.0 9-12 149 - Chico Core Butte Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 790 students
0.6 miles
260 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 120
Chico, CA 95926
(530)894-3952 0.6 K-12 790 - Chico Wildflower Open Classroom Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 154 students
0.8 miles
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95926
(530)892-1676 0.8 K-8 154 - Chico Mcmanus (john A.) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 414 students
1.0 miles
988 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530)891-3128 1.0 K-5 414
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