Serving 1 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pomona Alternative 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pomona Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pomona Alternative's student population of 1 students has declined by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1 student
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pomona Alternative is 0.00, 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)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
100%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
7%
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 40% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pomona Alternative?
The graduation rate of Pomona Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pomona Alternative?
1 students attend Pomona Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pomona Alternative students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pomona Alternative?
Pomona Alternative has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pomona Alternative offer ?
Pomona Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pomona Alternative part of?
Pomona Alternative is part of Pomona Unified School District.
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