How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Community School/Independent Alternative Education | San Bernardino County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Bernardino, CA | San Bernardino, CA |
| School Type | alternative | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 394 | 1,860 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.8% | 63.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Community School/Independent Alternative Education | San Bernardino County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $280,774 | $280,774 |
| District | San Bernardino County Office of Education | San Bernardino County Office of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Community School/Independent Alternative Education | San Bernardino County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.6% | 14.5% |
| African American | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.3% | 60.8% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 6.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Community School/Independent Alternative Education | San Bernardino County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 394:1 | 1240:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.