Charter Alternatives Academy 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (17-18)
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(17-18)1%
1%
Asian
(17-18)1%
11%
Hispanic
(17-18)84%
54%
Black
(17-18)8%
6%
White
(17-18)4%
24%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
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 39% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charter Alternatives Academy?
The graduation rate of Charter Alternatives Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Charter Alternatives Academy?
89 students attend Charter Alternatives Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Charter Alternatives Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Charter Alternatives Academy offer ?
Charter Alternatives Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Charter Alternatives Academy part of?
Charter Alternatives Academy is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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