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Center for Alternative Learning

PublicHighGrades 6–12Alternative Education School

290 East Ave., Chico, CA 95926 · (530) 891-3092 · Part of Chico Unified School District

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Students
34
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
City
Grades
6–12
The gist

What stands out about Center for Alternative Learning

  • School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
  • Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 52 pts below the state
  • Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 13.3% since 2020

Test scores

EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21
Math proficiency-3%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 48.6%

290 East Ave., Chico

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 61
Grade 75
Grade 812
Grade 96
Grade 103
Grade 115
Grade 122
Enrollment over time
30’20
24’21
30’22
17’23
34’24

Up 13.3% since 2020.

Who goes here
White 38%Hispanic 32%Two or more races 15%Black 9%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native 3%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.

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