Cold Stream Alternative serves 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cold Stream Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cold Stream Alternative's student population of 13 students has grown by 116% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cold Stream Alternative is 0.48, 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)
(11-12)≥50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cold Stream Alternative?
The graduation rate of Cold Stream Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cold Stream Alternative?
13 students attend Cold Stream Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cold Stream Alternative students are Hispanic, and 38% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cold Stream Alternative?
Cold Stream Alternative has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cold Stream Alternative offer ?
Cold Stream Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cold Stream Alternative part of?
Cold Stream Alternative is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.
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