Enrollment
27
High
DISTRICT 229 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUSA UNIFIED·NCES 060957008128
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)
901 Colus Ave., Colusa, CA 95932 · (530) 458-2156 · Colusa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL27 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
27.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.5:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
21 students
DISTRICT 76% · 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 10 | 3 | 11% |
| Grade 11 | 6 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 18 | 67% |
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
0.0%
own-school result
Math
9.1%
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% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 81.8% |
| Math | 9.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 81.8% |
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 | 0.0% | 9.1% |
| 2020-21 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
% 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 Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Colusa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 27 | #1,881 of 2,093 | #7 of 9 |
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
27
+5 (+23%) vs 2020
-69% since 1990-91, when it was 87
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 | 27 | 1 | 27.0:1 | 78% (21) |
| 2023-24 | 25 | 1.3 | 18.7:1 | 68% (17) |
| 2022-23 | 24 | 1.3 | 17.9:1 | 79% (19) |
| 2020-21 | 22 | N/A | N/A | 55% (12) |
| 2017-18 | 16 | 0.7 | 22.9:1 | 81% (13) |
| 2015-16 | 18 | N/A | N/A | 72% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 25 | N/A | N/A | 76% (19) |
| 2000-01 | 30 | 4 | 7.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 87 | 3 | 29.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Colusa Alternative High (Continuation).
Since 2017-18: students up 69% (16 to 27); teachers up 43% (0.7 to 1).
About Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) is a public small high school in Colusa, California. Grades offered run from 9 through 12, with 27 students enrolled. The average among high schools in California is roughly 838 students; this school is 97% smaller than that.
In Colusa Unified, 5 schools enroll a combined 1,470 students.
A majority of students at Colusa Alternative High (Continuation), 78%, are Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 19% White and 4% Native American. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 63%.
The school employs the equivalent of 1 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 27.0:1. The 18.2:1 average for high schools in California is lower than this school's figure. About 78% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. Across public schools in Colusa County, the average is about the same, 78%.
Federal survey data for Colusa County show that median household income is about $75,672, about 16% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. A total of 23 public schools operate in Colusa County, serving about 4,732 students.
Colusa High is located less than a tenth of a mile from Colusa Alternative High (Continuation). Within five miles are 4 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Town: Distant: in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count climbed from 22 to 27.
The Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Colusa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
21,984
Census ACS
Median income
$75,672
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
4,732 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Colusa Unified
- George T. Egling MiddleMiddle · 553 students
- Colusa HighHigh · 431 students
- James M. Burchfield PrimaryElementary · 430 students
- Colusa Alternative HomeCombined · 29 students
Other schools in Colusa
- George T. Egling MiddleMiddle · 553 students
- Colusa HighHigh · 431 students
- James M. Burchfield PrimaryElementary · 430 students
- Colusa Alternative HomeCombined · 29 students
Nearby schools
- Colusa High0.0 mi · 431
- Colusa Alternative Home0.7 mi · 29
- George T. Egling Middle0.7 mi · 553
- James M. Burchfield Primary0.8 mi · 430
- S. William Abel Academy6.9 mi · 43
- Coastal Buttes Academy6.9 mi · 12
Frequently asked questions
About Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)How large is Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)?
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) enrolls approximately 27 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) serve?
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) is approximately 27.0:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)?
Student demographics at Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) are roughly 19% White, 78% Hispanic.
What district is Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) in?
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) is part of Colusa Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.