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#3704 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Lakeport Alternative (home School)
School · Lakeport Unified · Lakeport, CA
A Lakeport Unified school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2508 Howard Ave., Lakeport, CA 95453
- Math 3% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 6% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lakeport Alternative (home School) score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2020, to 5% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakeport Alternative (home School) 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,037/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakeport), 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
$66,775
Median home value
$371,100
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lakeport Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeport Alternative (home School) is listed in Lakeport Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeport Alternative (home School)
Lakeport Alternative (home School) is a public school in Lakeport, CA, part of Lakeport Unified, serving approximately 93 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,704 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeport Alternative (home School)
What grades does Lakeport Alternative (home School) serve?
Lakeport Alternative (home School) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lakeport Alternative (home School)?
Lakeport Alternative (home School) has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeport Alternative (home School)?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeport Alternative (home School) is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeport Alternative (home School) rank in CA?
Lakeport Alternative (home School) ranks #3,704 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lakeport Alternative (home School)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeport Alternative (home School) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Lakeport Alternative (home School)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeport Alternative (home School) has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lakeport Alternative (home School) a charter school?
No, Lakeport Alternative (home School) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeport Alternative (home School) a Title I school?
No, Lakeport Alternative (home School) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeport Alternative (home School)?
73.1% of students at Lakeport Alternative (home School) 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
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (707) 262-3013
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 95453)
- 11,888
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 95453; 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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