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Colusa Alternative Home
School · Colusa Unified
745 10th St., Colusa, CA 95932
Enrollment
25
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
25
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Colusa Alternative Home
Colusa Alternative Home is a public school in Colusa, CA, part of the Colusa Unified. The school serves approximately 25 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th. Students demonstrate 8% proficiency in math, 28 points below the state average and 43% in reading/language arts, 4 points below the state average.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $67,589, where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 25 students, Colusa Alternative Home is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 25 students
- Type
- Public
- Address
- 745 10th St., Colusa, CA 95932
- Phone
- (530) 458-2156
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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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Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 4 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 10% (2021) to 5.26% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 49.5% (2021) to 36.84% (2024).
Location
745 10th St., Colusa, CA 95932
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Colusa Alternative Home may also want to explore other schools in the area. Maxwell Sr High (rated 7.8/10, 10.8 miles away, in nearby Maxwell). Another option is Princeton Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 13.5 miles away, in nearby Princeton). Additionally, Williams Primary Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 8.6 miles away, in nearby Williams). For more schools in Colusa, see our Colusa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| George T. Egling Middle Colusa | 0.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Colusa | 0.4 mi | — |
| James M. Burchfield Primary Colusa | 0.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Colusa High Colusa | 0.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) Colusa | 0.7 mi | — |
| Meridian Elementary Meridian | 7.4 mi | 6.2 |
| S. William Abel Academy Williams | 7.3 mi | — |
| Coastal Buttes Academy Williams | 7.3 mi | — |
| Williams Junior/Senior High Williams | 8.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Williams Upper Elementary Williams | 8.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Mid Valley High (Continuation) Williams | 8.5 mi | — |
| Williams Primary Elementary Williams | 8.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Grand Island Elementary Grimes | 11.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Maxwell Elementary Maxwell | 10.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Maxwell Middle Maxwell | 10.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Princeton High Princeton | 13.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Maxwell Sr High Maxwell | 10.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Princeton Elementary Princeton | 13.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Arbuckle Elementary Arbuckle | 13.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Pierce High Arbuckle | 14.0 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95932 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,589
Median Home Value
$367,300
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
Population
7,672
College Educated
14.3%
Homeownership
63.1%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Median Age
39.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding Colusa Alternative Home has a median household income of $67,589. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $367,300, with a median rent of $1,112/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.7%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Colusa Alternative Home
What grades does Colusa Alternative Home serve?
Colusa Alternative Home serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Colusa Alternative Home?
Colusa Alternative Home has an enrollment of approximately 25 students.
What are the test scores at Colusa Alternative Home?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Colusa Alternative Home has 7.6% math proficiency and 43.2% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Colusa Alternative Home a charter school?
No, Colusa Alternative Home is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colusa Alternative Home a Title I school?
No, Colusa Alternative Home is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colusa Alternative Home?
60.0% of students at Colusa Alternative Home qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,051/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Colusa). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 60.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Colusa County
- Phone
- (530) 458-2156
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Colusa Unified- District Enrollment
- 1,464
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,597
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