Serving 64 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rancho Learning Center (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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)'s student population of 64 students has declined by 12% 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
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Imagine • Inquire • Inspire
School Rankings
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) is 0.74, which is more 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
#2525 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)'s ranking?
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) is ranked #2525 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) often compared to?
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)is often viewed alongside schools like Rio Hondo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)?
64 students attend Rancho Learning Center (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) students are Asian, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)?
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) offer ?
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) part of?
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) is part of Arcadia Unified School District.
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