Cold Stream Alternative serves 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cold Stream Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cold Stream Alternative's student population of 14 students has grown by 133% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cold Stream Alternative is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
50%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
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 59% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cold Stream Alternative?
The graduation rate of Cold Stream Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cold Stream Alternative?
14 students attend Cold Stream Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cold Stream Alternative students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cold Stream Alternative?
Cold Stream Alternative has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cold Stream Alternative offer ?
Cold Stream Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cold Stream Alternative part of?
Cold Stream Alternative is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.
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