Serving 110 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alternative Family Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Family Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Alternative Family Education's student population of 110 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Motto
Learning happens best when we are all working together, (students, teachers, and parents), to develop a rich learning environment.
School Rankings
Alternative Family Education ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alternative Family Education is 0.64, which is more 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
#2750 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternative Family Education's ranking?
Alternative Family Education is ranked #2750 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Family Education?
The graduation rate of Alternative Family Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alternative Family Education?
110 students attend Alternative Family Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Alternative Family Education students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Family Education?
Alternative Family Education has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alternative Family Education offer ?
Alternative Family Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alternative Family Education part of?
Alternative Family Education is part of Santa Cruz City High School District.
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