Is Temple City Alternative a good school?

Yes. Temple City Alternative ranks in the top 7.6% of California alternative schools.

How many students attend Temple City Alternative?

In the 2022-23 school year, 65 students attended Temple City Alternative.

What is the racial makeup of Temple City Alternative?

Students at Temple City Alternative are 51% Asian, 31% Hispanic, 14% White, 5% Two or more races.

Temple City Alternative

Summary:

Temple City Alternative is a public virtual alternative school located in Temple City, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 65 students. The school is part of the Temple City Unified School District, which is ranked 219 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Temple City Alternative stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming their peers at the district and state levels in various standardized assessments. The school boasts an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy and City of Angels. Additionally, the school maintains a remarkably low 0% dropout rate, which is exceptionally low compared to the surrounding schools and the state average.

Despite serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Temple City Alternative has consistently demonstrated strong academic outcomes. The school's ability to maintain a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 21.6 over the past few years, may contribute to its success. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 37.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is an area the school may need to address to ensure continued student success.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780-3736

(626) 548-5243

District: Temple City Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
176^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 65

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

50.8%

Hispanic:

30.8%

White:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Temple City Alternative is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.93. (See more...)

Compare Details Temple City Alternative is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.9. (See more...)

Compare Details Temple City Alternative ranks better than 92.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Temple City Alternative who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Student population at Temple City Alternative is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (50.8%), Hispanic (30.8%), White (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Temple City Alternative is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Temple City Alternative employs 4 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Temple City Alternative was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Temple City Alternative 176^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Temple City Alternative in the ranking list.)

Temple City Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Temple City Unified 219^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	84.93	944^th	5883	84.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	95.77	152^nd	5264	97.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	77.36	1228^th	5635	78.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	87.09	774^th	5663	86.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.50	785^th	1154	32.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	90.90	255^th	2740	90.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	90.23	142^nd	2458	94.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	89.58	257^th	2527	89.8%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	63.51	315^th	733	57.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2005	5.19	1761^st	1901	7.4%
2006	38.64	872^nd	1968	55.7%
2008	23.33	1390^th	2117	34.3%
2009	8.65	2060^th	2238	8.0%
2011	5.02	2151^st	2367	9.1%
2012	4.93	2139^th	2354	9.1%
2013	4.99	2203^rd	2426	9.2%
2022	92.46	160^th	2123	92.5%
2023	72.91	436^th	2348	81.4%
2024	89.07	176^th	2323	92.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.43	762^nd	2247	66.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.27	262^nd	2118	87.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.60	267^th	2207	87.9%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.30	317^th	731	56.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Temple City Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.36	479^th	2142	77.6%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	23	2	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
1999	27	2	7	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	53
2000	29	5	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	1	52
2001	18	4	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
2002	16	0	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
2003	16	0	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
2004	12	1	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	28
2005	15	0	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	1	26
2006	15	0	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	31
2007	15	0	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	30
2008	12	1	4	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	25
2009	16	0	6	3	1	0	3	0	29
2010	8	0	3	5	0	0	1	0	17
2011	8	1	3	2	0	0	0	0	14
2012	10	0	3	2	0	0	0	0	15
2013	7	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	12
2014	6	0	7	5	1	0	0	0	19
2015	2	0	6	4	1	0	0	0	13
2016	3	0	2	4	0	0	0	0	9
2017	2	1	3	3	0	0	0	0	9
2018	4	0	5	4	0	0	0	0	13
2019	3	2	4	5	0	0	0	0	14
2020	5	1	4	8	0	0	0	0	18
2021	2	1	4	4	0	0	1	0	12
2022	27	0	405	84	1	2	21	0	540
2023	9	0	33	20	0	0	3	0	65

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 Temple City Alternative

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	38	1.0	38.0	0
1999	53	1.0	53.0	0
2000	52	1.0	52.0	0
2001	35	1.0	35.0	0
2002	26	2.0	13.0	0
2003	26	2.0	13.0	0
2004	28	1.4	20.0	0
2005	26	1.5	17.3	0
2006	31	1.4	22.1	0
2007	30	1.4	21.4	0
2008	25	1.8	13.9	0
2009	29	1.0	29.0	0
2010	17	1.0	17.0	n/a
2011	14	n/a	n/a	0
2012	15	1.0	15.0	80
2013	12	1.0	12.0	25
2014	19	1.0	17.5	26.3
2015	13	1.0	13.0	23.1
2016	9	1.0	9.0	0
2017	9	1.0	8.3	44.4
2018	13	1.0	12.0	53.8
2019	14	1.0	14.0	28.6
2020	18	n/a	n/a	38.9
2021	12	0.9	13.1	58.3
2022	540	24.9	21.6	44.3
2023	65	4.0	15.8	53.8

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 Temple City Alternative

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	38	1.0	38.0	0
1999	53	1.0	53.0	0
2000	52	1.0	52.0	0
2001	35	1.0	35.0	0
2002	26	2.0	13.0	0
2003	26	2.0	13.0	0
2004	28	1.4	20.0	0
2005	26	1.5	17.3	0
2006	31	1.4	22.1	0
2007	30	1.4	21.4	0
2008	25	1.8	13.9	0
2009	29	1.0	29.0	0
2010	17	1.0	17.0	n/a
2011	14	n/a	n/a	0
2012	15	1.0	15.0	80
2013	12	1.0	12.0	25
2014	19	1.0	17.5	26.3
2015	13	1.0	13.0	23.1
2016	9	1.0	9.0	0
2017	9	1.0	8.3	44.4
2018	13	1.0	12.0	53.8
2019	14	1.0	14.0	28.6
2020	18	n/a	n/a	38.9
2021	12	0.9	13.1	58.3
2022	540	24.9	21.6	44.3
2023	65	4.0	15.8	53.8

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Temple City 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.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	14	65	364.3%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	33	725%
Hispanic	5	20	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	9	200%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.6%	53.8%	25.3%

Schools Near Temple City Alternative

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Temple City Alternative	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9501 Lemon Ave.	Temple City	91780	Los Angeles County	Temple City Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(626) 548-5243	65	4	15.8	53.8%	9 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (30.8%)	33 (50.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)								(n/a)													80.0								53.3
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)	Public, Alternative	K-12	150 South Third Ave.	Arcadia	91006	Los Angeles County	Arcadia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 821-6629	69	6	11.4	43.5%	5 (7.2%)	2 (2.9%)	24 (34.8%)	31 (44.9%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.7%)								(n/a)		15.0	11.8		17.8						30.8	27.8	37.0						35.0	5.9	28.3	$20,372
CIS Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2925 East Siera Madre Blvd.	Pasadena	91107	Los Angeles County	Pasadena Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(626) 396-5883	253	17	15.2	83.4%	35 (13.8%)	35 (13.8%)	163 (64.4%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.0%)								(n/a)		12.5	30.0	16.7	22.5						35.3	51.7	42.5					36.4	31.3	16.7	30.9	$10,409
Mountain Park	Public, Alternative	K-12	950 South Mountain Ave.	Monrovia	91016	Los Angeles County	Monrovia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 471-3014	90	9	10.1	48.9%	16 (17.8%)	5 (5.6%)	61 (67.8%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)								(n/a)				18.8	23.8							62.5	53.3							0.0	6.9	$11,416
Opportunities for Learning - Duarte	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1202-1204 Huntington Dr.	Duarte	91010	Los Angeles County	Opportunities for Learning - Duarte District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 303-2113	88	4	20.4	62.5%	14 (15.9%)	4 (4.5%)	65 (73.9%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)								(n/a)		22.2		30.8	25.8					23.5	27.8	38.7	31.8					11.8	5.9	9.7	9.2
Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep of N. America	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4736 Huntington Dr. South	Los Angeles	90032	Los Angeles County	Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep of N. America Distri	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 352-3148	261	18	14.6	87.0%	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.8%)	70 (26.8%)	2 (0.8%)	154 (59.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.5%)								(n/a)	39.3	29.2			39.3	17.4	29.4	33.3	62.5	66.7	45.8	62.5	43.8	34.8	50.0	42.9	87.5	76.2	66.7	68.8	58.9
Virtual Academy STEAM	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4010 East Ramboz Dr.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(323) 673-5544	1,223	56	21.9	68.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	34.9	19.0	13.8	5.9	19.0	34.8	37.3	46.7	32.7	32.9	31.7	42.1	36.6	34.0	28.6	26.1	12.2	26.3	25.3	12.8	22.9
Palm Canyon	Public, Alternative	K-12	15151 Palm Ave.	Hacienda Heights	91745	Los Angeles County	Hacienda la Puente Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 933-6507	10	1	15.1	30.0%	1 (10.0%)	3 (30.0%)	3 (30.0%)	3 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Puente Hills High	Public, Alternative	K-12	15430 Shadybend Dr.	Hacienda Heights	91746	Los Angeles County	Hacienda la Puente Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 933-3400	187	23	8.3	72.2%	5 (2.7%)	4 (2.1%)	160 (85.6%)	11 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)			15.0		19.4							50.0	31.6							17.4	13.8
Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	758 W. Grondahl St.	Covina	91722	Los Angeles County	Covina-Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(626) 974-4822	94	4	22.0	67.0%	6 (6.4%)	10 (10.6%)	73 (77.7%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)					22.7								46.5								30.2

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