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#4853 of 9,539 schools in CA
Corona-norco Alternative
School · Corona-norco Unified · Corona, CA
A Corona-norco Unified school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
185 Magnolia Ave., Corona, CA 92879
- Math 8% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Corona-norco Alternative score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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
90.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Corona-norco Alternative 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,982/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corona), 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
$91,862
Median home value
$592,000
Median rent
$1,968/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scale Leadership Academy - EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| Pivot Charter School RiversideCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Victress Bower School for Exceptional StudentsEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Academy of InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 588 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Corona-norco Unified
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #28 of 52
- District spending per student
- $15,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Corona-norco Alternative is listed in Corona-Norco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Corona-norco Alternative
Corona-norco Alternative is a public school in Corona, CA, part of Corona-norco Unified, serving approximately 73 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,853 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Corona-norco Alternative
What grades does Corona-norco Alternative serve?
Corona-norco Alternative serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Corona-norco Alternative?
Corona-norco Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corona-norco Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Corona-norco Alternative is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Corona-norco Alternative rank in CA?
Corona-norco Alternative ranks #4,853 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Corona-norco Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Corona-norco Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Corona-norco Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Corona-norco Alternative has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Corona-norco Alternative a charter school?
No, Corona-norco Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Corona-norco Alternative a Title I school?
No, Corona-norco Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Corona-norco Alternative?
90.4% of students at Corona-norco Alternative 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
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Riverside County
- Phone
- (951) 736-3367
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92879)
- 48,756
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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.
- 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 92879; 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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