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Alpine County

California · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 68 students, in a county of 1,616 residents.

Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
68
NCES CCD
Median income
$105,521
Above California avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.5%
Below California avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Alpine County Unified
68 students · 2 districts in Alpine County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Alpine County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
61%
Hispanic
13%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
9%
Native American
26%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
41%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
46%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
41.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
40
19.9% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Diamond Valley ElementaryMarkleevilleElementaryKG-0861·
Bear Valley ElementaryBear ValleyElementaryKG-087·
Alpine County OpportunityMarkleevilleOther01-120·
Alpine County Secondary Community DayMarkleevilleHigh07-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Alpine County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Alpine County, California, with a combined enrollment of about 68.
How many high schools are in Alpine County?
Alpine County, California has 1 public high schools, along with 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Alpine County?
Alpine County Unified is the largest school district in Alpine County, serving approximately 68 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Alpine County?
Alpine County has roughly 1,616 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Alpine County?
Median household income in Alpine County is $105,521, above the California average of $89,387. About 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Alpine County?
Approximately 41.1% of adults 25 and older in Alpine County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Alpine County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 48.5% of students in Alpine County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the California county average of 57.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alpine County schools?
Across Alpine County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Alpine County?
Alpine County residents are approximately 61% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Alpine County is owner-occupied?
Alpine County has about 1,558 housing units, of which roughly 78.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data