Lynwood Alternative High School (Closed 2021)

Lynwood Alternative High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (17-18)
36 students
This chart display total students of Lynwood Alternative High School by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
3 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
<50%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lynwood Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lynwood Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lynwood Alternative High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
11%
Hispanic
(17-18)
64%
54%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lynwood Alternative High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Black
(17-18)
31%
6%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lynwood Alternative High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
(17-18)
5%
24%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Lynwood Alternative High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Lynwood Alternative High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
77%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lynwood Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lynwood Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Lynwood Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lynwood Alternative High School?
36 students attend Lynwood Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lynwood Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Lynwood Alternative High School offer ?
Lynwood Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lynwood Alternative High School part of?
Lynwood Alternative High School is part of Lynwood Unified School District.

School Calendar

View the Lynwood Alternative High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Last Day of School (Events)
June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of School (Events)
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break Recess (Events)
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Events)
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)

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