Enrollment
11
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hayward, CA
Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062691011552
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for California
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: New Haven Unified · California
NCES ID 062691011552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High
Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High is a small high school in Hayward, California, enrolling 11 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High is leaner than roughly 95% of California schools and 49% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of California schools, with 11 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Among Hayward's high schools, it stands alongside Mt. Eden High (1,865 students): Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 20.5:1).
New Haven Unified also operates James Logan High (3,096 students) and Itliong-Vera Cruz (1,097 students) alongside Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High compares
Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 49% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 27.3%
African American 9.1%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven Unified, which includes Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High.
$14,577
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 48.8%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Logan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Itliong-Vera Cruz | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Searles Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar high schools in Hayward
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mt. Eden High
Standard public school
1,865 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Hayward High
Standard public school
1,580 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Tennyson High
Standard public school
1,511 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Standard public school
573 students 33.7:1 students per teacher
Opportunity Academy
Alternative education program
175 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Core Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High
Alternative education program
140 students 20:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~11 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High
How many students attend Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High?
Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High has 11 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hayward, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High is 11:1, which is 49% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High?
28.6% of students at Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High?
Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High rank among high schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Hayward, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hayward on the city page.
Is Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High a good school?
Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Haven Unified?
Besides Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High, New Haven Unified also operates James Logan High (3,096 students), Itliong-Vera Cruz (1,097 students), and Cesar Chavez Middle (990 students). See the New Haven Unified district page for the complete list.
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