Serving 145 students in grades 9-12, El Sereno Alternative Education 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Sereno Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
El Sereno Alternative Education's student population of 145 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
El Sereno Alternative Education 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 El Sereno Alternative Education is 0.61, 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
#5196 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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 El Sereno Alternative Education's ranking?
El Sereno Alternative Education is ranked #5196 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Sereno Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of El Sereno Alternative Education is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Sereno Alternative Education?
145 students attend El Sereno Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of El Sereno Alternative Education students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Sereno Alternative Education?
El Sereno Alternative Education has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Sereno Alternative Education offer ?
El Sereno Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Sereno Alternative Education part of?
El Sereno Alternative Education is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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