Temple City High School is a four-year comprehensive secondary school located in Temple City, California, in Los Angeles County. The high school was awarded the California Distinguished School award in 1996 and in 2019, and a California Gold Ribbon School award in 2017.
Serving 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Temple City Alternative ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 78% 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: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Temple City Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Temple City Alternative's student population of 28 students has grown by 133% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Temple City Alternative ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Temple City Alternative is 0.68, 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
#1360 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Temple City Alternative's ranking?
Temple City Alternative is ranked #1360 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Temple City Alternative?
The graduation rate of Temple City Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Temple City Alternative?
28 students attend Temple City Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Temple City Alternative students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Temple City Alternative?
Temple City Alternative has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Temple City Alternative offer ?
Temple City Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Temple City Alternative part of?
Temple City Alternative is part of Temple City Unified School District.
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