Summary:
The Alternatives in Action District contains a single public charter high school, Alternatives in Action, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 143 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools over the past three school years, with low proficiency rates, graduation rates, and high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates.
Alternatives in Action has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. In 2023-2024, only 20% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%, and 0% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 27.9%. Science proficiency rates were also 0% for 12th-grade students, compared to the state average of 26.73%. The school's four-year graduation rate is 61.5%, and the dropout rate is 30.8%.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 89.51% in 2022-2023, suggests that Alternatives in Action serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the school's academic and performance challenges. Targeted interventions and support, such as additional resources, teacher training, and student-centered programs, may be necessary to improve the school's performance and outcomes.
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