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Petersen Alternative Center For Education

108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
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Bottom 50%
Serving 83 students in grades 6-12, Petersen Alternative Center For Education 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Petersen Alternative Center For Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Petersen Alternative Center For Education's student population of 83 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
83 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Petersen Alternative Center For Education 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 Petersen Alternative Center For Education is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Petersen Alternative Center For Education, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Petersen Alternative Center For Education and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
72%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Petersen Alternative Center For Education.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
20-29%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Petersen Alternative Center For Education and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Petersen Alternative Center For Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petersen Alternative Center For Education's ranking?
Petersen Alternative Center For Education is ranked #7692 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Petersen Alternative Center For Education?
The graduation rate of Petersen Alternative Center For Education is 20-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Petersen Alternative Center For Education?
83 students attend Petersen Alternative Center For Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Petersen Alternative Center For Education students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petersen Alternative Center For Education?
Petersen Alternative Center For Education has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Petersen Alternative Center For Education offer ?
Petersen Alternative Center For Education offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Petersen Alternative Center For Education part of?
Petersen Alternative Center For Education is part of Stanislaus County Office Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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