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Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Summary:

Abraham Lincoln Alternative is a public alternative school serving grades K-12 in Rosamond, CA, with a total enrollment of 100 students. The school is part of the Southern Kern Unified School District, which is ranked 1,329 out of 1,568 school districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being an alternative school, Abraham Lincoln Alternative has faced significant challenges in recent years. The school has seen fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from a low of 46.4% in 2019-2020 to a high of 84.2% in 2021-2022, which is notably lower than the state average of around 85%. Correspondingly, the school has also experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 15.8% to 46.2% over the past five years, much higher than the state average of around 9-10%. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.7% to 51.5%, significantly higher than the state average of around 12-14%.

Academically, Abraham Lincoln Alternative's performance on standardized tests is significantly below state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.33% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 55.73% statewide, and only 5% of 11th-grade students and 5.17% of end-of-course students met or exceeded standards in Mathematics, compared to 27.9% and 35.54% statewide, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.27% to 87.74%, significantly higher than the state average of around 60%.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 2601 Rosamond Blvd.
       Rosamond, CA  93560-7688

(661) 256-5090

District: Southern Kern Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2428th of 2,777 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,433 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.2%
White:
23.2%
African American:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Abraham Lincoln Alternative ranks worse than 87.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Abraham Lincoln Alternative ranks worse than 75.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative 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: Hispanic (63.2%), White (23.2%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Alternative is 18.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abraham Lincoln Alternative is $5,433.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Abraham Lincoln Alternative:

SchoolDigger ranks Abraham Lincoln Alternative 2428th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Abraham Lincoln Alternative in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Abraham Lincoln Alternative 1748th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Abraham Lincoln Alternative in the ranking list.)

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Southern Kern Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Kern Unified 1329th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Abraham Lincoln Alternative

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Rank History for all middle school students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.11 1693rd 1769 4.3%
2005 10.81 1659th 1777 6.6%
2006 7.56 1725th 1804 4.4%
2007 6.06 1949th 1999 2.5%
2009 4.99 2012th 2063 2.5%
2010 3.06 2160th 2179 0.9%
2011 4.31 2186th 2236 2.2%
2012 0.85 2255th 2259 0.2%
2013 17.39 2073rd 2379 12.9%
2022 7.86 2695th 2740 1.6%
2023 7.43 2757th 2802 1.6%
2024 16.10 2428th 2777 12.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.46 2432nd 2458 1.1%
2023 5.56 2535th 2549 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.14 2492nd 2509 0.7%
2023 6.48 2529th 2547 0.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Abraham Lincoln Alternative

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Rank History for all high school students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.26 1138th 1653 31.2%
2005 31.23 1016th 1901 46.6%
2006 20.72 1390th 1968 29.4%
2007 14.63 1734th 2063 15.9%
2008 27.53 1238th 2117 41.5%
2009 29.65 1401st 2238 37.4%
2010 20.50 1596th 2281 30.0%
2011 8.19 2093rd 2367 11.6%
2012 12.08 1935th 2354 17.8%
2013 13.45 1964th 2426 19.0%
2017 11.79 1717th 2021 15.0%
2019 21.41 1582nd 2133 25.8%
2022 22.95 1590th 2123 25.1%
2023 12.54 1924th 2348 18.1%
2024 17.29 1748th 2323 24.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.26 1281st 1547 17.2%
2024 22.87 1256th 1534 18.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.69 1823rd 1937 5.9%
2022 11.55 1821st 1943 6.3%
2023 12.09 1895th 2247 15.7%
2024 21.82 1614th 2235 27.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.67 2035th 2118 3.9%
2024 11.09 1820th 2098 13.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.11 1736th 2207 21.3%
2024 22.53 1527th 2172 29.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.15 716th 720 0.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.42 1299th 1814 28.4%
2023 11.51 1829th 2142 14.6%
2024 21.38 1547th 2125 27.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.49 1286th 1434 10.3%
2024 7.96 1242nd 1406 11.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Abraham Lincoln Alternative

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 58 2 0 31 8 n/a n/a 0 99
1995 165 7 2 56 10 n/a n/a 0 240
1996 165 7 2 56 10 n/a n/a 0 240
1997 152 14 4 65 17 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 144 10 11 58 8 n/a n/a 0 231
1999 124 1 3 48 8 n/a n/a 42 226
2000 144 9 1 62 5 n/a n/a 19 240
2001 134 9 0 50 3 n/a n/a 15 211
2002 116 6 0 28 1 n/a n/a 2 153
2003 116 6 0 28 1 n/a n/a 2 153
2004 91 7 1 42 2 n/a n/a 1 144
2005 98 9 0 46 1 n/a n/a 4 158
2006 93 4 2 50 2 n/a n/a 3 154
2007 65 0 1 57 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2008 66 11 2 58 3 n/a n/a 0 140
2009 55 12 0 61 2 0 5 0 135
2010 61 9 0 51 5 0 0 0 126
2011 21 10 0 53 2 0 60 0 146
2012 26 8 0 45 1 0 4 0 84
2013 38 13 1 62 0 0 11 0 125
2014 31 12 1 53 0 0 3 0 100
2015 30 10 0 34 0 0 3 0 77
2016 30 17 0 48 1 0 2 0 98
2017 40 10 0 50 1 0 0 0 101
2018 37 22 0 55 1 0 1 0 116
2019 29 12 0 58 1 0 1 0 101
2020 16 11 1 35 0 0 3 0 66
2021 27 7 1 24 1 0 6 0 66
2022 34 16 1 49 0 0 6 0 106
2023 27 16 0 52 0 1 4 0 100
2024 22 9 0 60 0 0 3 1 95

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

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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 Abraham Lincoln Alternative

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 99 2.0 49.5 0
1995 240 3.0 80.0 12.9
1996 240 3.0 80.0 12.9
1997 252 6.0 42.0 22.2
1998 231 6.9 33.5 29.4
1999 226 6.0 37.7 37.5
2000 240 5.0 48.0 36.2
2001 211 6.0 35.2 28.1
2002 153 4.8 31.9 21.9
2003 153 4.8 31.9 21.9
2004 144 4.9 29.4 30.1
2005 158 5.0 31.6 0
2006 154 3.6 42.8 37.7
2007 124 2.8 44.3 35.5
2008 140 2.7 51.9 33.6
2009 135 2.9 45.0 51.9
2010 126 3.0 42.0 46
2011 146 n/a n/a 0
2012 84 3.6 23.3 n/a
2013 125 3.1 40.3 64
2014 100 3.9 25.6 73
2015 77 4.0 19.2 81.8
2016 98 2.0 49.0 49
2017 101 2.3 43.9 47.5
2018 116 4.2 27.6 74.1
2019 101 5.8 17.4 72.3
2020 66 n/a n/a 75.8
2021 66 4.0 16.5 77.3
2022 106 5.0 21.2 87.7
2023 100 3.9 25.0 82
2024 95 5.0 18.9 76.8

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 Abraham Lincoln Alternative

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 99 2.0 49.5 0
1995 240 3.0 80.0 12.9
1996 240 3.0 80.0 12.9
1997 252 6.0 42.0 22.2
1998 231 6.9 33.5 29.4
1999 226 6.0 37.7 37.5
2000 240 5.0 48.0 36.2
2001 211 6.0 35.2 28.1
2002 153 4.8 31.9 21.9
2003 153 4.8 31.9 21.9
2004 144 4.9 29.4 30.1
2005 158 5.0 31.6 0
2006 154 3.6 42.8 37.7
2007 124 2.8 44.3 35.5
2008 140 2.7 51.9 33.6
2009 135 2.9 45.0 51.9
2010 126 3.0 42.0 46
2011 146 n/a n/a 0
2012 84 3.6 23.3 n/a
2013 125 3.1 40.3 64
2014 100 3.9 25.6 73
2015 77 4.0 19.2 81.8
2016 98 2.0 49.0 49
2017 101 2.3 43.9 47.5
2018 116 4.2 27.6 74.1
2019 101 5.8 17.4 72.3
2020 66 n/a n/a 75.8
2021 66 4.0 16.5 77.3
2022 106 5.0 21.2 87.7
2023 100 3.9 25.0 82
2024 95 5.0 18.9 76.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Abraham Lincoln Alternative

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,433

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Abraham Lincoln Alternative

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1582nd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1924th of 2348 High schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Abraham Lincoln Alternative)14.318.2
 3.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Southern Kern Unified)31.122.7
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Abraham Lincoln Alternative)08.3
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Southern Kern Unified)16.98
 8.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Abraham Lincoln Alternative)27.828.6
 0.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Southern Kern Unified)37.334.1
 3.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Abraham Lincoln Alternative)5.60
 5.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Southern Kern Unified)10.39.8
 0.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students101100
 1%
African American1216
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic5852
 10.3%
Pacific Islander01
White2927
 6.9%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.3%82%
 9.7%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 95 students attended Abraham Lincoln Alternative.

Students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative are 63% Hispanic, 23% White, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Not Specified.

Abraham Lincoln Alternative ranks in the bottom 12.6% of California alternative schools.


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