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Center for Alternative Learning
High School · Chico Unified · Chico, CA
A Chico Unified high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
290 East Ave., Chico, CA 95926
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 18% in 2022.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Center for Alternative Learning 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,612/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chico), 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
$62,334
Median home value
$462,900
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
44.7%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for ChangeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Fair View High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| OakdaleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Oak Bridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 141 | 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.
Chico Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- District spending per student
- $16,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center for Alternative Learning is listed in Chico Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center for Alternative Learning
Center for Alternative Learning is a public high school in Chico, CA, part of Chico Unified, serving approximately 17 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center for Alternative Learning
What grades does Center for Alternative Learning serve?
Center for Alternative Learning serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Center for Alternative Learning?
Center for Alternative Learning has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Alternative Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Alternative Learning is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Center for Alternative Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center for Alternative Learning has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Center for Alternative Learning a charter school?
No, Center for Alternative Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center for Alternative Learning a Title I school?
No, Center for Alternative Learning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center for Alternative Learning?
88.2% of students at Center for Alternative Learning 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 17
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Butte County
- Phone
- (530) 891-3092
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 95926)
- 42,143
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 27.5
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- 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 95926; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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