Enrollment
34
High
DISTRICT 788 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHICO UNIFIED·NCES 060837012830
Center for Alternative Learning
290 East Ave., Chico, CA 95926 · (530) 891-3092 · Butte County
GRADES 06–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL34 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
32 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 7 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 12 | 35% |
| Grade 9 | 6 | 18% |
| Grade 10 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 6% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
9.1%
own-school result
Math
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 0.0% | 9.1% | 18.2% | 72.7% |
| Math | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| 2023-24 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2022-23 | 13.3% | 6.3% |
| 2021-22 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| 2018-19 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017-18 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016-17 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| 2015-16 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014-15 | 0.0% | 11.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Center for Alternative Learning ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Butte County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 34 | #1,846 of 2,093 | #13 of 16 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
34
+4 (+13%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 30.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34 | 2.8 | 12.1:1 | 94% (32) |
| 2023-24 | 17 | 2.7 | 6.3:1 | 88% (15) |
| 2022-23 | 30 | 3 | 9.9:1 | 100% (30) |
| 2020-21 | 30 | 1 | 30.0:1 | 87% (26) |
| 2017-18 | 30 | 2.4 | 12.5:1 | 90% (27) |
| 2015-16 | 22 | 3 | 7.3:1 | 86% (19) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Center for Alternative Learning.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (30 to 34); teachers up 18% (2.4 to 2.8).
About Center for Alternative Learning
Center for Alternative Learning serves students in Chico, California, as a small high school. The student body numbers 34 students, from grades 6 through 12. An average school in this group (high schools in California) has about 838 students.
Chico Unified enrolls 12,260 students in 22 schools, including Center for Alternative Learning.
Federal enrollment data show White students as the largest group at Center for Alternative Learning, at 38%. Other groups include 32% Hispanic, 15% multiracial, 9% Black, and 3% Asian. By comparison, Butte County residents are about 70% White.
The count of teachers at Center for Alternative Learning is 2.8 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 12.1:1. That is lower than the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California. The school counts 32 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 94%. Public schools in Butte County average 63%.
Butte County has about 207,929 residents, and the median household income is $67,928, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 32% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. In all, Butte County has 96 public schools and roughly 29,730 students.
Nearby, Fair View High (Continuation) is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
In the federal locale system, Center for Alternative Learning is coded City: Mid-size, for schools inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Center for Alternative Learning's enrollment grew from 30 in 2020-21 to 34 in 2024-25. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (12.1:1) than in 2020-21 (30.0:1).
The Center for Alternative Learning community page is open for posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Butte County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
207,929
Census ACS
Median income
$67,928
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
96
29,730 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chico Unified
- Pleasant Valley HighHigh · 1,978 students
- Chico HighHigh · 1,804 students
- Bidwell Junior HighMiddle · 1,012 students
- Chico Junior HighMiddle · 861 students
- Marsh (Harry M.) Junior HighMiddle · 716 students
- Shasta ElementaryElementary · 621 students
Other schools in Chico
- Pleasant Valley HighHigh · 1,978 students
- Chico HighHigh · 1,804 students
- Bidwell Junior HighMiddle · 1,012 students
- CORE Butte CharterCombined · 916 students
- Chico Junior HighMiddle · 861 students
- Marsh (Harry M.) Junior HighMiddle · 716 students
Nearby schools
- Fair View High (Continuation)0.0 mi · 95
- Academy for Change0.0 mi · 31
- Oakdale0.0 mi · 92
- Blue Oak Charter0.7 mi · 219
- Wildflower Open Classroom0.9 mi · 183
- McManus (John A.) Elementary1.0 mi · 397
Frequently asked questions
About Center for Alternative LearningHow many students attend Center for Alternative Learning?
Center for Alternative Learning enrolls approximately 34 students in grades 06-12.
Is Center for Alternative Learning an elementary, middle, or high school?
Center for Alternative Learning is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does Center for Alternative Learning have?
Center for Alternative Learning employs 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Center for Alternative Learning?
At Center for Alternative Learning, the student body is approximately 38% White, 32% Hispanic, 9% Black, 3% Asian, 15% Two or more.
Is Center for Alternative Learning public or private?
Center for Alternative Learning is a public K-12 school, overseen by Chico Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.