Serving 29 students in grades 7-12, Abc Secondary (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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abc Secondary (Alternative)'s student population of 29 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Abc Secondary (Alternative) is 0.57, 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)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abc Secondary (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Abc Secondary (Alternative) is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Abc Secondary (Alternative)?
29 students attend Abc Secondary (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Abc Secondary (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abc Secondary (Alternative)?
Abc Secondary (Alternative) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Abc Secondary (Alternative) offer ?
Abc Secondary (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Abc Secondary (Alternative) part of?
Abc Secondary (Alternative) is part of ABC Unified School District.
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