Serving 17 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 33%). 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 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- 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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Center For Alternative Learning's student population of 17 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Center For Alternative Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center For Alternative Learning is 0.72, 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center For Alternative Learning's ranking?
Center For Alternative Learning is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 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 33% 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?
17 students attend Center For Alternative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Center For Alternative Learning students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center For Alternative Learning?
Center For Alternative Learning has a student ration of 6:1, 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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