Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Black Rock Alternative/continuation 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Black Rock Alternative/continuation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Rock Alternative/continuation is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Black Rock Alternative/continuation's ranking?
Black Rock Alternative/continuation is ranked #9188 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Black Rock Alternative/continuation?
The graduation rate of Black Rock Alternative/continuation is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Black Rock Alternative/continuation?
138 students attend Black Rock Alternative/continuation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Black Rock Alternative/continuation students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Rock Alternative/continuation?
Black Rock Alternative/continuation has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Black Rock Alternative/continuation offer ?
Black Rock Alternative/continuation offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Black Rock Alternative/continuation part of?
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