Serving 138 students in grades 6-12, Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard's student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard is 0.40, 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard's ranking?
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard?
The graduation rate of Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard is 10%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard?
138 students attend Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard?
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard offer ?
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard part of?
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard is part of Stanislaus County Office Of Education School District.
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