Serving 29 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Colusa Alternative Home 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colusa Alternative Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Colusa Alternative Home's student population of 29 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
29 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Support families in the educational programs
School Rankings
Colusa Alternative Home 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 Colusa Alternative Home is 0.60, which is less 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
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
10%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colusa Alternative Home's ranking?
Colusa Alternative Home is ranked #4999 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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colusa Alternative Home?
The graduation rate of Colusa Alternative Home is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Colusa Alternative Home?
29 students attend Colusa Alternative Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Colusa Alternative Home students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colusa Alternative Home?
Colusa Alternative Home has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Colusa Alternative Home offer ?
Colusa Alternative Home offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Colusa Alternative Home part of?
Colusa Alternative Home is part of Colusa Unified School District.
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