Center For Alternative Learning serves 103 students in grades 7-12.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Center For Alternative Learning?
103 students attend Center For Alternative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Center For Alternative Learning students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Center For Alternative Learning offer ?
Center For Alternative Learning offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Center For Alternative Learning part of?
Center For Alternative Learning is part of Chico Unified School District.
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