Clearlake Creativity

Summary:

Clearlake Creativity is an alternative public school in Clearlake, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 22 students. This school stands out due to its significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, lower academic performance, and higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools.

Clearlake Creativity has a chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 61.3% to 75.9% over the past several years, which is much higher than the 10.8% rate at Lakeport Alternative (Home School) and the 5.8% rate at Kelseyville Learning Academy. Academically, only 7.69% of Clearlake Creativity students were proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the Lake County Office of Education district scores of 5.56% and 7.69%, respectively, and the statewide scores of 47.04% and 35.54%. Additionally, Clearlake Creativity has a much higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.36% to 90.91%, compared to the nearby Lakeport Alternative (Home School) at 77.78% and Kelseyville Learning Academy at 34.62%.

The challenges faced by Clearlake Creativity may be systemic within the district, as the nearby Richard H. Lewis Alternative school also has high chronic absenteeism (55.3%) and low academic performance. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and low academic performance at Clearlake Creativity may be influenced by the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is often associated with socioeconomic challenges that can impact educational outcomes. Further investigation into the specific factors contributing to these disparities could help inform strategies to better serve the students at Clearlake Creativity.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

6945 Old Highway 53
Clearlake, CA 95422-9381

(707) 995-9523

District: Lake County Office of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
2193^rd of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $39,229

Student/teacher ratio: 6.9

Number of students: 21

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Two or more races:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clearlake Creativity ranks worse than 94.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.73. (See more...)

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 Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Hispanic (14.3%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clearlake Creativity is 6.9. (See more...)

Compare Clearlake Creativity employs 3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clearlake Creativity is $39,229.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clearlake Creativity:

SchoolDigger ranks Clearlake Creativity 2193^rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Clearlake Creativity in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

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Rank History for Clearlake Creativity

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Rank History for all students at Clearlake Creativity

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.70	2306^th	2348	1.8%
2024	7.73	2193^rd	2323	5.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Clearlake Creativity

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.89	1245^th	1547	19.5%
2024	28.97	1016^th	1534	33.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clearlake Creativity

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.51	2211^th	2247	1.6%
2024	9.04	2035^th	2235	8.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Clearlake Creativity

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.02	2027^th	2172	6.7%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clearlake Creativity

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	12	0	1	1	0	14
2015	11	1	2	1	1	16
2016	11	1	5	2	2	21
2017	10	0	1	1	5	17
2018	13	0	2	1	6	22
2019	13	0	5	1	5	24
2020	13	1	5	1	3	23
2021	12	0	5	1	4	22
2022	14	0	6	0	4	24
2023	17	0	3	1	1	22
2024	15	0	3	1	2	21

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 Clearlake Creativity

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	14	2.0	7.0	64.3
2015	16	2.0	8.0	81.3
2016	21	3.0	7.0	95.2
2017	17	2.1	8.0	41.2
2018	22	3.0	7.3	81.8
2019	24	3.0	8.0	87.5
2020	23	n/a	n/a	69.6
2021	22	3.0	7.3	86.4
2022	24	3.0	8.0	87.5
2023	22	2.9	7.3	90.9
2024	21	3.0	6.9	95.2

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 Clearlake Creativity

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	14	2.0	7.0	64.3
2015	16	2.0	8.0	81.3
2016	21	3.0	7.0	95.2
2017	17	2.1	8.0	41.2
2018	22	3.0	7.3	81.8
2019	24	3.0	8.0	87.5
2020	23	n/a	n/a	69.6
2021	22	3.0	7.3	86.4
2022	24	3.0	8.0	87.5
2023	22	2.9	7.3	90.9
2024	21	3.0	6.9	95.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clearlake Creativity

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$39,229

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clearlake Creativity

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	24	22	8.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	17	30.8%
Two or More Races	5	1	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.5%	90.9%	3.4%

Schools Near Clearlake Creativity

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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 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	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 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Clearlake Creativity	Public, Alternative	K-12	6945 Old Highway 53	Clearlake	95422	Lake County	Lake County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 995-9523	21	3	6.9	95.2%	15 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)								(n/a)								7.7				7.7	$39,229
Blue Heron	Public, Alternative	9-11	15850-A Dam Road Ext.	Clearlake	95422	Lake County	Konocti Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 994-1033	7	1	6.8		6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)
Richard H. Lewis Alternative	Public, Alternative	K-12	9707 Winchester	Lower Lake	95457	Lake County	Konocti Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 701-0264	98	4	26.2	78.6%	52 (53.1%)	4 (4.1%)	25 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (14.3%)								(n/a)	11.8	0.0	7.7	18.2	0.0	11.8	10.5	9.9	0.0	0.0	5.6	4.4
Kelseyville Learning Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4410 Konocti Rd.	Kelseyville	95451	Lake County	Kelseyville Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(707) 279-4305	46	3	15.3	50.0%	26 (56.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (13.0%)								(n/a)			45.5					36.0				20.0	$16,938
California Connections Academy North Bay	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	20932 Big Canyon Rd.	Middletown	95461	Lake County	California Connections Academy North Bay District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(707) 200-7645	168	3	52.3	58.9%	81 (48.2%)	6 (3.6%)	52 (31.0%)	4 (2.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (12.5%)								(n/a)	36.4	16.7	22.2		45.5	27.3	38.5	32.7	36.4	18.2	16.7	25.9
Lakeport Alternative (Home School)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2548 Howard Ave.	Lakeport	95453	Lake County	Lakeport Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(707) 262-3013	93	6	15.5	73.1%	45 (48.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (31.2%)	3 (3.2%)	13 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)								(n/a)	0.0	5.0	4.1		0.0	0.0	15.0	10.5	7.1	0.0	0.0	4.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Clearlake Creativity

Is Clearlake Creativity a good school?

Clearlake Creativity ranks in the bottom 5.6% of California alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Clearlake Creativity?

Students at Clearlake Creativity are 71% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% American Indian.

How many students attend Clearlake Creativity?

In the 2023-24 school year, 21 students attended Clearlake Creativity.

What district is Clearlake Creativity in?

Lake County Office of Education

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