Serving 83 students in grades 6-12, Petersen Alternative Center For Education 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petersen Alternative Center For Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Petersen Alternative Center For Education's student population of 83 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Petersen Alternative Center For Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petersen Alternative Center For Education is 0.46, 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
72%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petersen Alternative Center For Education's ranking?
Petersen Alternative Center For Education is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Petersen Alternative Center For Education?
The graduation rate of Petersen Alternative Center For Education is 20-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Petersen Alternative Center For Education?
83 students attend Petersen Alternative Center For Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Petersen Alternative Center For Education students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petersen Alternative Center For Education?
Petersen Alternative Center For Education has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Petersen Alternative Center For Education offer ?
Petersen Alternative Center For Education offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Petersen Alternative Center For Education part of?
Petersen Alternative Center For Education is part of Stanislaus County Office Of Education School District.
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