Challenges Community Day ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (20-21)
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(20-21)40%
56%
Black
(20-21)60%
5%
White
(20-21)n/a
22%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)n/a
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
27%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Challenges Community Day?
5 students attend Challenges Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Challenges Community Day students are Black, and 40% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Challenges Community Day offer ?
Challenges Community Day offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Challenges Community Day part of?
Challenges Community Day is part of Barstow Unified School District.
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