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#6115 of 9,539 schools in CA
Alternative Learning Center
School · San Bernardino City Unified · San Bernardino, CA
A San Bernardino City Unified school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1885 E. Lynwood Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92404
- Math 15% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Alternative Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 27% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alternative Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Bernardino), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,173
Median home value
$383,700
Median rent
$1,386/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
49.2%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| San Bernardino Co Juve Detention and Assessment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Asa CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| AndersonEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
San Bernardino City Unified
- Schools in district
- 76
- Rank in district
- #46 of 71
- District spending per student
- $21,064NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alternative Learning Center is listed in San Bernardino City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alternative Learning Center
Alternative Learning Center is a public school in San Bernardino, CA, part of San Bernardino City Unified, serving approximately 49 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,115 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alternative Learning Center
What grades does Alternative Learning Center serve?
Alternative Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Alternative Learning Center?
Alternative Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Center is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alternative Learning Center rank in CA?
Alternative Learning Center ranks #6,115 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alternative Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Alternative Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alternative Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alternative Learning Center has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alternative Learning Center a charter school?
No, Alternative Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alternative Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Alternative Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alternative Learning Center?
91.8% of students at Alternative Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (909) 888-0763
- Area population (ZIP 92404)
- 63,067
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92404; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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