Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Colusa Alternative Home ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colusa Alternative Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Colusa Alternative Home's student population of 25 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colusa Alternative Home ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colusa Alternative Home is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colusa Alternative Home's ranking?
Colusa Alternative Home is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colusa Alternative Home?
The graduation rate of Colusa Alternative Home is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Colusa Alternative Home?
25 students attend Colusa Alternative Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Colusa Alternative Home students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colusa Alternative Home?
Colusa Alternative Home has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Colusa Alternative Home offer ?
Colusa Alternative Home offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Colusa Alternative Home part of?
Colusa Alternative Home is part of Colusa Unified School District.
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