Mendocino Alternative serves 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Mendocino Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Mendocino Alternative's student population of 14 students has grown by 250% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Mendocino Alternative is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
23%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
52%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
20%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mendocino Alternative?
The graduation rate of Mendocino Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mendocino Alternative?
14 students attend Mendocino Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mendocino Alternative students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 23% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendocino Alternative?
Mendocino Alternative has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mendocino Alternative offer ?
Mendocino Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mendocino Alternative part of?
Mendocino Alternative is part of Mendocino Unified School District.
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