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Mendocino Alternative

45220 Covelo St.
Mendocino, CA 95460
Mendocino Alternative serves 8 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 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mendocino Alternative's student population of 8 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Mendocino Alternative is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
<50%
59%
(11-12)
≥50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
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12%
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Hispanic
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56%
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Black
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5%
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White
50%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
50%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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(19-20)
<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
20%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mendocino Alternative and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<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?
8 students attend Mendocino Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mendocino Alternative students are White, and 50% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendocino Alternative?
Mendocino Alternative has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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