Lakeside Union Alternative Education

Lakeside Union Alternative Education serves 88 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Lakeside Union Alternative Education's student population of 88 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
88 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lakeside Union Alternative Education 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
32%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
41%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lakeside Union Alternative Education?
88 students attend Lakeside Union Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lakeside Union Alternative Education students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Union Alternative Education?
Lakeside Union Alternative Education has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lakeside Union Alternative Education offer ?
Lakeside Union Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lakeside Union Alternative Education part of?
Lakeside Union Alternative Education is part of Lakeside Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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