Serving 1,285 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Las Flores High (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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Las Flores High (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Las Flores High (Alternative)'s student population of 1,285 students has grown by 506% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 370% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Las Flores High (Alternative) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Las Flores High (Alternative) is 0.78, 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
#2028 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Las Flores High (Alternative)'s ranking?
Las Flores High (Alternative) is ranked #2028 out of 3,649 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Las Flores High (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Las Flores High (Alternative) is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Las Flores High (Alternative)?
1,285 students attend Las Flores High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Las Flores High (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Las Flores High (Alternative)?
Las Flores High (Alternative) has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Las Flores High (Alternative) offer ?
Las Flores High (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Las Flores High (Alternative) part of?
Las Flores High (Alternative) is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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