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#7037 of 9,539 schools in CA
Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard
High School · Stanislaus County Office of Education · Ceres, CA
A Stanislaus County Office of Education high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3113 Mitchell Rd., Ceres, CA 95307
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 0% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 9% (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 25 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,268/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ceres), 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
$77,101
Median home value
$402,300
Median rent
$1,455/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95307; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argus High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Endeavor AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Whitmore Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Ceres Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 36 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Stanislaus County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $179,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard is listed in Stanislaus County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard
Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard is a public high school in Ceres, CA, part of Stanislaus County Office of Education, serving approximately 117 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,037 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard
What grades does Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard serve?
Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard?
Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard?
The student-teacher ratio at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard rank in CA?
Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard ranks #7,037 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard's MySchoolScout rating?
Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard a charter school?
No, Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard a Title I school?
No, Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard?
84.6% of students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard 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
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.6%
- Phone
- (209) 238-6717
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95307)
- 46,209
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 95307; 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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