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How has Stanislaus Alternative Charter changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
651
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STANISLAUS ALTERNATIVE CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060242113669
Stanislaus Alternative Charter
1325 H St., Modesto, CA 95354 · (209) 238-8650 · Stanislaus County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYCHARTERTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL651 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
26.4:1
25 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
422 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
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 | 333 | 51% |
| Grade 12 | 318 | 49% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
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
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 Stanislaus Alternative Charter ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Stanislaus County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 651 | #915 of 2,093 | #17 of 36 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 26.4:1 | #1,295 of 1,352 | #20 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.6% | #665 of 1,351 | #10 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.8% | #961 of 1,575 | #18 of 25 |
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
651
-27 (-4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
26.4:1
was 18.3:1
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 | 651 | 24.6 | 26.4:1 | 65% (422) |
| 2023-24 | 654 | 24.6 | 26.6:1 | 59% (384) |
| 2022-23 | 552 | 28.2 | 19.6:1 | 55% (305) |
| 2020-21 | 678 | 37 | 18.3:1 | 59% (398) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Stanislaus Alternative Charter.
About Stanislaus Alternative Charter
As a small high school, Stanislaus Alternative Charter serves students in Modesto, California. The school's enrollment of 651 students covers grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 22% lower than the average for high schools in California, which is about 838.
Stanislaus Alternative Charter is a school in Stanislaus Alternative Charter District.
Hispanic students account for 67% of enrollment at Stanislaus Alternative Charter. The remaining students are 21% White, 6% Black, 2% Asian, and 2% multiracial. Census figures show Stanislaus County is about 50% Hispanic. By the diversity index, Stanislaus Alternative Charter comes in at 51%.
Stanislaus Alternative Charter operates with 24.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 26.4:1. For comparison, high schools in California average 18.2:1. About 65% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits.
Census estimates describe Stanislaus County this way: median household income is about $81,468, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Stanislaus County number 190 and enroll about 106,477.
The closest public school to Stanislaus Alternative Charter is Enslen Elementary, about 0.9 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Stanislaus Alternative Charter is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000, a location NCES labels City: Mid-size. NCES lists Stanislaus Alternative Charter as a charter school.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 651 was 4% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 678. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 18.3:1 to 26.4:1.
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Stanislaus County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
553,990
Census ACS
Median income
$81,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
190
106,477 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Modesto
- Joseph A. Gregori HighHigh · 2,346 students
- James C. Enochs HighHigh · 2,304 students
- Modesto HighHigh · 2,292 students
- Thomas Downey HighHigh · 2,192 students
- Grace M. Davis HighHigh · 2,083 students
- Peter Johansen HighHigh · 2,029 students
Nearby schools
- Enslen Elementary0.9 mi · 385
- Wilson Elementary1.0 mi · 283
- Modesto High1.0 mi · 2,292
- John Muir Elementary1.3 mi · 567
- Franklin Elementary1.4 mi · 777
- La Loma Junior High1.5 mi · 705
Frequently asked questions
About Stanislaus Alternative CharterHow many students attend Stanislaus Alternative Charter?
Stanislaus Alternative Charter enrolls approximately 651 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Stanislaus Alternative Charter serve?
Stanislaus Alternative Charter serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanislaus Alternative Charter?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Stanislaus Alternative Charter is approximately 26.4:1 (25 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Stanislaus Alternative Charter?
At Stanislaus Alternative Charter, the student body is approximately 21% White, 67% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Stanislaus Alternative Charter in?
Stanislaus Alternative Charter is part of Stanislaus Alternative Charter District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.