- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Bernardino, CA
Alternative Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063417010048
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Learning Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 11
- schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Learning Center ranks #2 of 11 schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417010048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Alternative Learning Center shrank from 54 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.9 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 063417010048 · San Bernardino, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 17:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon High (2,748 students)
Alternative Learning Center shrank from 54 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.9 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alternative Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cajon High
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- This school 34
Alternative Learning Center
34 students
What this shows Alternative Learning Center reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative Learning Center compares
Alternative Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
White 11.8%
African American 11.8%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Alternative Learning Center is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alternative Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
San Bernardino County Special Education
Special-education school
1,860 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Norton Science and Language Academy
Standard public school
1,249 students 24:1 students per teacher
Options for Youth-San Bernardino
Standard public school
1,168 students 41.7:1 students per teacher
Public Safety Academy
Standard public school
396 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Community School/Independent Alternative Education
Alternative education program
394 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
346 students 6.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alternative Learning Center
How many students attend Alternative Learning Center?
Alternative Learning Center has 34 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Bernardino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Center is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Center?
79.6% of students at Alternative Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Learning Center?
Alternative Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alternative Learning Center rank among schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Learning Center ranks #2 of 11 schools in San Bernardino, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Bernardino on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Alternative Learning Center, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.