Serving 10 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pomona 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pomona Alternative's student population of 10 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
10 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pomona Alternative is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pomona Alternative?
The graduation rate of Pomona Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pomona Alternative?
10 students attend Pomona Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pomona Alternative students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pomona Alternative?
Pomona Alternative has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pomona Alternative offer ?
Pomona Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pomona Alternative part of?
Pomona Alternative is part of Pomona Unified School District.
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