Alternative Family Education

Summary:

Alternative Family Education is a public alternative school located in Santa Cruz, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 108 students. It is part of the Santa Cruz City High School District, which is ranked 495 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alternative Family Education has seen impressive improvements in recent years, with its four-year graduation rate increasing from 76.5% in 2017-2018 to 92.9% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average of 84.2%. The school's dropout rate has also decreased, from 23.5% to 7.1% over the same period, lower than the state average of 15.8%. In academic performance, Alternative Family Education outperforms the state and its local district in English Language Arts/Literacy and Science, though it lags behind in Mathematics, with only 20% of students proficient or better compared to 37.13% for Santa Cruz City High and 35.54% for the state.

When compared to other nearby alternative schools, Alternative Family Education stands out. For example, PVUSD Virtual Academy and Pacific Coast Charter have lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates than Alternative Family Education. Additionally, the school's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3% to 8.4%, is much lower than the 55.3% rate at the nearby Santa Cruz County Special Education school. However, Alternative Family Education has a higher student-teacher ratio (22.5) compared to some nearby alternatives, which may impact the level of individual attention students receive.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 840 North Branciforte Ave.
       Santa Cruz, CA  95062-1028


(831) 429-3898

District: Santa Cruz City High

SchoolDigger Rank:
690th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  22.5 Help
Number of students:  108

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.9%
Hispanic:
25.9%
Two or more races:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alternative Family Education ranks better than 70.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alternative Family Education who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Hispanic (25.9%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alternative Family Education is 22.5. (See more...)
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Compare Alternative Family Education employs 4.8 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alternative Family Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Alternative Family Education 690th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Alternative Family Education in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Santa Cruz City High:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Cruz City High 495th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alternative Family Education

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Rank History for all students at Alternative Family Education

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 5.19 1761st 1901 7.4%
2006 91.12 22nd 1968 98.9%
2007 4.83 1913th 2063 7.3%
2008 4.77 1953rd 2117 7.7%
2009 8.65 2060th 2238 8.0%
2010 4.70 2096th 2281 8.1%
2011 72.68 254th 2367 89.3%
2012 79.57 147th 2354 93.8%
2013 4.99 2203rd 2426 9.2%
2023 70.82 467th 2348 80.1%
2024 57.58 690th 2323 70.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alternative Family Education

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.06 780th 2235 65.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Alternative Family Education

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.20 841st 2098 59.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Alternative Family Education

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.37 746th 2172 65.7%
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Rank History for White students at Alternative Family Education

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.49 597th 1434 58.4%
2024 36.76 806th 1406 42.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alternative Family Education

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 144 0 9 5 2 n/a n/a 0 160
1999 150 1 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 166
2000 155 1 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2001 146 2 6 6 1 n/a n/a 6 167
2002 140 3 4 4 1 n/a n/a 21 173
2003 140 3 4 4 1 n/a n/a 21 173
2004 141 1 11 8 0 n/a n/a 28 189
2005 161 4 8 10 1 n/a n/a 6 190
2006 159 2 7 6 0 n/a n/a 10 184
2007 148 1 8 8 0 n/a n/a 21 186
2008 118 1 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2009 116 0 8 3 0 0 19 0 146
2010 141 1 9 8 0 0 5 0 164
2011 138 3 7 13 0 0 4 0 165
2012 137 1 7 9 0 0 6 0 160
2013 150 1 6 10 0 0 8 0 175
2014 135 1 13 9 0 0 8 0 166
2015 141 1 5 11 0 0 8 0 166
2016 138 1 4 10 0 0 9 0 162
2017 139 1 5 8 0 0 8 0 161
2018 104 1 1 12 0 0 10 0 128
2019 84 0 5 13 2 0 8 0 112
2020 78 3 7 16 1 0 7 0 112
2021 177 5 5 41 3 1 7 0 239
2022 76 7 4 22 2 0 7 0 118
2023 56 8 4 28 2 0 10 0 108

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alternative Family Education

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 160 5.9 27.1 0
1999 166 6.4 25.9 0
2000 171 6.4 26.7 0
2001 167 6.4 26.1 0
2002 173 7.0 24.7 0
2003 173 7.0 24.7 0
2004 189 7.1 26.6 2.5
2005 190 6.0 31.7 2.2
2006 184 6.5 28.3 8.6
2007 186 6.9 27.0 12.7
2008 134 6.8 19.7 14.2
2009 146 5.0 29.2 6.2
2010 164 5.2 31.5 9.1
2011 165 n/a n/a 7.9
2012 160 4.7 34.0 n/a
2013 175 5.1 34.3 12.6
2014 166 5.4 30.7 9
2015 166 5.0 33.2 15.1
2016 162 5.0 32.4 17.3
2017 161 5.5 29.2 18
2018 128 4.9 26.1 15.6
2019 112 4.9 22.8 17
2020 112 n/a n/a 17
2021 239 6.9 34.5 28.5
2022 118 5.3 22.2 25.4
2023 108 4.8 22.5 25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alternative Family Education

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 160 5.9 27.1 0
1999 166 6.4 25.9 0
2000 171 6.4 26.7 0
2001 167 6.4 26.1 0
2002 173 7.0 24.7 0
2003 173 7.0 24.7 0
2004 189 7.1 26.6 2.5
2005 190 6.0 31.7 2.2
2006 184 6.5 28.3 8.6
2007 186 6.9 27.0 12.7
2008 134 6.8 19.7 14.2
2009 146 5.0 29.2 6.2
2010 164 5.2 31.5 9.1
2011 165 n/a n/a 7.9
2012 160 4.7 34.0 n/a
2013 175 5.1 34.3 12.6
2014 166 5.4 30.7 9
2015 166 5.0 33.2 15.1
2016 162 5.0 32.4 17.3
2017 161 5.5 29.2 18
2018 128 4.9 26.1 15.6
2019 112 4.9 22.8 17
2020 112 n/a n/a 17
2021 239 6.9 34.5 28.5
2022 118 5.3 22.2 25.4
2023 108 4.8 22.5 25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedMedical ExemptionConditional
202193.1%0.0%3.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alternative Family Education

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students112108
 3.6%
African American08
American Indian22
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic1328
 115.4%
Pacific Islander00
White8456
 33.3%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17%25.9%
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Students at Alternative Family Education are 52% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 108 students attended Alternative Family Education.

Alternative Family Education ranks 690th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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