Serving 756 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Corona-norco Alternative 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corona-norco Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Corona-norco Alternative's student population of 756 students has grown by 464% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 540% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Corona-norco Alternative is 0.70, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corona-norco Alternative?
The graduation rate of Corona-norco Alternative is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Corona-norco Alternative?
756 students attend Corona-norco Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Corona-norco Alternative students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corona-norco Alternative?
Corona-norco Alternative has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Corona-norco Alternative offer ?
Corona-norco Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Corona-norco Alternative part of?
Corona-norco Alternative is part of Corona-Norco Unified School District.
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