Serving 73 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Corona-norco Alternative ranks in the top 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corona-norco Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Corona-norco Alternative's student population of 73 students has declined by 45% 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
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Corona-norco Alternative ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corona-norco Alternative is 0.52, 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
#4429 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 is Corona-norco Alternative's ranking?
Corona-norco Alternative is ranked #4429 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corona-norco Alternative?
The graduation rate of Corona-norco Alternative is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Corona-norco Alternative?
73 students attend Corona-norco Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Corona-norco Alternative students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corona-norco Alternative?
Corona-norco Alternative has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Corona-norco Alternative offer ?
Corona-norco Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Corona-norco Alternative part of?
Corona-norco Alternative is part of Corona-Norco Unified School District.
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