Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Richard H. Lewis 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard H. Lewis Alternative's student population of 118 students has grown by 391% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
118 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richard H. Lewis Alternative 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 Richard H. Lewis Alternative is 0.61, 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
#9008 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 is Richard H. Lewis Alternative's ranking?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative is ranked #9008 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
The graduation rate of Richard H. Lewis Alternative is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
118 students attend Richard H. Lewis Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Richard H. Lewis Alternative students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richard H. Lewis Alternative offer ?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Richard H. Lewis Alternative part of?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative is part of Konocti Unified School District.
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