Corona-norco Alternative

Corona-Norco Alternative is an alternative school located in the city of Corona, California. The school serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade with a total enrollment of 73 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.3:1. With only three full-time equivalent teachers, the school aims to provide personalized attention to each student.

Corona-Norco Alternative has received a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and is ranked #8719 out of 9566 schools in California, placing it in the 9th percentile academically. The school’s academic score is 2.0 out of 10, with 27% proficiency or above in ELA/reading and only 7% proficiency or above in math. These scores suggest that while there is room for improvement in terms of test performance, the school focuses on student development and support.

Corona-Norco Alternative is situated within a mid-size city setting, offering students opportunities to engage with their community through various programs and activities tailored to their needs.

With an enrollment of 73 students, Corona-norco Alternative 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.

While current test scores at Corona-norco Alternative are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Corona-norco Alternative is 24.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.