Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Charter Alternative Program (Cap) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charter Alternative Program (Cap) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Charter Alternative Program (Cap)'s student population of 245 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charter Alternative Program (Cap) ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charter Alternative Program (Cap) is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3195 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
69%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charter Alternative Program (Cap)'s ranking?
Charter Alternative Program (Cap) is ranked #3195 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Charter Alternative Program (Cap)?
245 students attend Charter Alternative Program (Cap).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Charter Alternative Program (Cap) students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charter Alternative Program (Cap)?
Charter Alternative Program (Cap) has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charter Alternative Program (Cap) offer ?
Charter Alternative Program (Cap) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Charter Alternative Program (Cap) part of?
Charter Alternative Program (Cap) is part of El Dorado County Office Of Education School District.
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