Serving 117 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 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- 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
Top Rankings
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard's student population of 117 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.42, 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
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 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?
117 students attend Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 15:1, 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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