Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Community School/independent Alternative Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community School/independent Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Community School/independent Alternative Education's student population of 430 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Community School/independent Alternative Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community School/independent Alternative Education is 0.47, 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
#9519 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Community School/independent Alternative Education's ranking?
Community School/independent Alternative Education is ranked #9519 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community School/independent Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of Community School/independent Alternative Education is 40-44%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Community School/independent Alternative Education?
430 students attend Community School/independent Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Community School/independent Alternative Education students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community School/independent Alternative Education?
Community School/independent Alternative Education has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Community School/independent Alternative Education offer ?
Community School/independent Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Community School/independent Alternative Education part of?
Community School/independent Alternative Education is part of San Bernardino County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Community School/independent Alternative Education located?
Community School/independent Alternative Education is located in the Feldheym neighborhood of San Bernardino, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Feldheym.
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