Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

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Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Ceres, California, with an enrollment of 83 students. This alternative school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in California over the past decade, with significant challenges in academic performance, graduation rates, and student engagement.

Petersen Alternative Center for Education faces extremely low academic achievement, with 0% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also struggles with alarmingly high dropout rates, ranging from 59.1% to 87.2% over the past 5 years, and chronic absenteeism rates as high as 74.3%. Graduation rates are very low, ranging from just 3.5% to 22.9% over the past 5 years, far below the state and Stanislaus County averages. The school serves a predominantly disadvantaged student population, with 91.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a high percentage of English Language Learners and Hispanic students.

In comparison, nearby high schools in the Ceres Unified and Modesto City High districts, such as Ceres High, Peter Johansen High, and Modesto High, have significantly higher academic proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. Despite being an alternative school, Petersen Alternative has not shown any meaningful improvement in its performance metrics over the past decade, highlighting the need for substantial interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by its disadvantaged student population.


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Public 6-12

 3113 Mitchell Rd.
       Ceres, CA  95307-9458


(209) 238-6717

District: Stanislaus County Office of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
2283rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,109 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  117

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.5%
White:
17.9%
African American:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.6% Help


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Compare Details Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard ranks worse than 99.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard ranks worse than 98.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.23. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard 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 (73.5%), White (17.9%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard employs 8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard is $13,109.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard:

SchoolDigger ranks Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard 2757th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard 2283rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

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Rank History for all middle school students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.44 2757th 2777 0.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.70 2563rd 2575 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.30 2371st 2383 0.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

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Rank History for all high school students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.15 1506th 1653 8.9%
2005 17.76 1475th 1901 22.4%
2006 23.08 1302nd 1968 33.8%
2007 20.46 1486th 2063 28.0%
2008 19.78 1550th 2117 26.8%
2009 25.25 1609th 2238 28.1%
2010 16.55 1762nd 2281 22.8%
2011 13.63 1921st 2367 18.8%
2012 12.74 1904th 2354 19.1%
2013 13.99 1938th 2426 20.1%
2016 8.01 2001st 2039 1.9%
2018 12.38 1686th 2017 16.4%
2019 13.22 1840th 2133 13.7%
2022 10.07 2053rd 2123 3.3%
2023 5.29 2315th 2348 1.4%
2024 6.23 2283rd 2323 1.7%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.99 1086th 1350 19.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.14 1589th 1862 14.7%
2019 14.75 1634th 1937 15.6%
2023 4.94 2221st 2247 1.2%
2024 6.31 2198th 2235 1.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.08 1634th 1760 7.2%
2024 5.28 2090th 2098 0.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.93 1460th 1834 20.4%
2019 13.49 1605th 1880 14.6%
2024 6.22 2130th 2172 1.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.12 1566th 1742 10.1%
2019 10.52 1700th 1814 6.3%
2024 6.11 2084th 2125 1.9%
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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 Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 192 30 7 144 3 n/a n/a 0 376
2000 155 20 6 131 4 n/a n/a 0 316
2001 307 22 15 255 9 n/a n/a 0 608
2002 304 23 19 325 5 n/a n/a 0 676
2003 304 23 19 325 5 n/a n/a 0 676
2004 253 34 13 304 5 n/a n/a 3 612
2005 110 14 10 162 3 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 97 18 14 122 3 n/a n/a 0 254
2007 97 14 7 110 2 n/a n/a 1 231
2008 191 27 25 259 7 n/a n/a 0 509
2009 96 21 9 168 2 4 4 0 304
2010 66 22 14 128 1 3 21 0 255
2011 81 18 15 139 2 3 4 0 262
2012 81 26 12 144 5 2 5 0 275
2013 88 17 10 149 2 2 3 0 271
2014 93 11 3 150 2 1 7 0 267
2015 47 8 3 98 2 0 4 0 162
2016 35 14 3 89 1 0 10 0 152
2017 40 11 2 127 1 2 11 0 194
2018 35 11 2 101 0 1 8 0 158
2019 34 13 2 110 1 0 9 0 169
2020 36 8 9 104 1 2 4 0 164
2021 25 13 3 91 1 0 8 2 143
2022 23 6 1 67 0 1 10 1 109
2023 13 4 1 60 1 0 4 0 83
2024 21 5 1 86 0 1 2 1 117

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 Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 376 10.0 37.6 0
2000 316 10.4 30.4 0
2001 608 25.6 23.8 0
2002 676 25.4 26.6 26.5
2003 676 25.4 26.6 26.5
2004 612 23.2 26.4 12.6
2005 299 11.6 25.8 17.1
2006 254 9.0 28.2 65
2007 231 12.0 19.3 73
2008 509 16.0 31.8 35.2
2009 304 12.0 20.3 88.5
2010 255 11.0 23.1 80.8
2011 262 n/a n/a 90.5
2012 275 12.4 22.1 33.8
2013 271 12.4 21.8 66.8
2014 267 12.0 22.2 65.5
2015 162 6.0 27.0 94.4
2016 152 6.0 25.3 82.2
2017 194 6.0 32.3 92.3
2018 158 9.0 17.5 91.8
2019 169 8.0 21.1 92.9
2020 164 n/a n/a 87.2
2021 143 9.9 14.3 88.1
2022 109 8.4 12.9 86.2
2023 83 5.4 15.2 91.6
2024 117 8.0 14.4 84.6

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 Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 376 10.0 37.6 0
2000 316 10.4 30.4 0
2001 608 25.6 23.8 0
2002 676 25.4 26.6 26.5
2003 676 25.4 26.6 26.5
2004 612 23.2 26.4 12.6
2005 299 11.6 25.8 17.1
2006 254 9.0 28.2 65
2007 231 12.0 19.3 73
2008 509 16.0 31.8 35.2
2009 304 12.0 20.3 88.5
2010 255 11.0 23.1 80.8
2011 262 n/a n/a 90.5
2012 275 12.4 22.1 33.8
2013 271 12.4 21.8 66.8
2014 267 12.0 22.2 65.5
2015 162 6.0 27.0 94.4
2016 152 6.0 25.3 82.2
2017 194 6.0 32.3 92.3
2018 158 9.0 17.5 91.8
2019 169 8.0 21.1 92.9
2020 164 n/a n/a 87.2
2021 143 9.9 14.3 88.1
2022 109 8.4 12.9 86.2
2023 83 5.4 15.2 91.6
2024 117 8.0 14.4 84.6

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 Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,109

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard

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 1840th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 2315th of 2348 High schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard)6.39.1
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stanislaus County Office of Education)12.57.9
 4.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.354.8
 2.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard)00
   11th Grade Mathematics (Stanislaus County Office of Education)1.30
 1.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227
 5.3%
12th Grade Science (Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard)5.60
 5.6%
   12th Grade Science (Stanislaus County Office of Education)1.60
 1.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16983
 50.9%
African American134
 69.2%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic11060
 45.5%
Pacific Islander00
White3413
 61.8%
Two or More Races94
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.9%91.6%
 1.3%


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Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard ranks in the bottom 1.7% of California high schools.

Students at Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard are 74% Hispanic, 18% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 117 students attended Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard.


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