Sanhedrin Alternative serves 62 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sanhedrin Alternative's student population of 62 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sanhedrin Alternative is 0.62, 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)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sanhedrin Alternative?
The graduation rate of Sanhedrin Alternative is 45-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sanhedrin Alternative?
62 students attend Sanhedrin Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sanhedrin Alternative students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanhedrin Alternative?
Sanhedrin Alternative has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sanhedrin Alternative offer ?
Sanhedrin Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sanhedrin Alternative part of?
Sanhedrin Alternative is part of Willits Unified School District.
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