Serving 95 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Abraham Lincoln 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln Alternative's student population of 95 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Motto
Maintaining Excellence
School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln 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 Abraham Lincoln Alternative is 0.53, 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
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southern Kern Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Lincoln Alternative's ranking?
Abraham Lincoln Alternative is ranked #9367 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abraham Lincoln Alternative?
The graduation rate of Abraham Lincoln Alternative is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Alternative?
95 students attend Abraham Lincoln Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Abraham Lincoln Alternative students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abraham Lincoln Alternative?
Abraham Lincoln Alternative has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln Alternative offer ?
Abraham Lincoln Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Abraham Lincoln Alternative part of?
Abraham Lincoln Alternative is part of Southern Kern Unified School District.
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