Serving 19 students in grades 7-12, Mendocino County Community 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mendocino County Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mendocino County Community's student population of 19 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mendocino County Community is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mendocino County Community?
The graduation rate of Mendocino County Community is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mendocino County Community?
19 students attend Mendocino County Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mendocino County Community students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendocino County Community?
Mendocino County Community has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mendocino County Community offer ?
Mendocino County Community offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mendocino County Community part of?
Mendocino County Community is part of Mendocino County Office Of Education School District.
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