Serving 70 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Open Alternative 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
51%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Open Alternative?
70 students attend Open Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Open Alternative students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Open Alternative?
Open Alternative has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Open Alternative offer ?
Open Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Open Alternative part of?
Open Alternative is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
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