Serving 68 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs's student population of 68 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs 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 Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs's ranking?
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs 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 Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs?
The graduation rate of Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs?
68 students attend Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs?
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs offer ?
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs part of?
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs is part of Sonoma County Office Of Education School District.
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