Serving 29 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Colusa Alternative Home 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colusa Alternative Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Colusa Alternative Home's student population of 29 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Support families in the educational programs
School Rankings
Colusa Alternative Home ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colusa Alternative Home is 0.60, 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
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Colusa Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colusa Alternative Home's ranking?
Colusa Alternative Home is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 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 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colusa Alternative Home?
The graduation rate of Colusa Alternative Home is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Colusa Alternative Home?
29 students attend Colusa Alternative Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Colusa Alternative Home students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colusa Alternative Home?
Colusa Alternative Home has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Colusa Alternative Home offer ?
Colusa Alternative Home offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Colusa Alternative Home part of?
Colusa Alternative Home is part of Colusa Unified School District.
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