Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Corona-norco Alternative ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corona-norco Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Corona-norco Alternative's student population of 94 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Corona-norco Alternative ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corona-norco Alternative is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2870 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
63%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corona-norco Alternative's ranking?
Corona-norco Alternative is ranked #2870 out of 9,602 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corona-norco Alternative?
The graduation rate of Corona-norco Alternative is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Corona-norco Alternative?
94 students attend Corona-norco Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Corona-norco Alternative students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corona-norco Alternative?
Corona-norco Alternative has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Corona-norco Alternative offer ?
Corona-norco Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Corona-norco Alternative part of?
Corona-norco Alternative is part of Corona-Norco Unified School District.
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