Serving 93 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lakeport Alternative (Home School) 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 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakeport Alternative (Home School)'s student population of 93 students has grown by 615% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) 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 Lakeport Alternative (Home School) is 0.65, 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
#6978 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
49%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Lakeport Alternative (Home School)'s ranking?
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) is ranked #6978 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lakeport Alternative (Home School) often compared to?
Lakeport Alternative (Home School)is often viewed alongside schools like Lloyd Hance Community, Lakeport Community Day by visitors of our site.
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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeport Alternative (Home School)?
The graduation rate of Lakeport Alternative (Home School) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lakeport Alternative (Home School)?
93 students attend Lakeport Alternative (Home School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lakeport Alternative (Home School) students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeport Alternative (Home School)?
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lakeport Alternative (Home School) offer ?
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lakeport Alternative (Home School) part of?
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) is part of Lakeport Unified School District.
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