CaliforniaSchoolsCenter for Alternative Learning

Center for Alternative Learning

PublicAlternative/other
Chico, California · Chico Unified
Students17enrolled
Hispanic43%of students
White9%of students
Black0%of students
Asian3%of students
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students17
Grade Span6–12
Student:Teacher8.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo
SectorPublic

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

Center for Alternative Learning's enrollment is predominantly hispanic / latino (42.9%).

17students
White8.6%
Hispanic / Latino42.9%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / AN37.1%
Two or More8.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.