How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Petersen Alternative Center for Education | Stanislaus Alternative Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Modesto, CA | Modesto, CA |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 138 | 651 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 26.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.5% | 59.3% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Petersen Alternative Center for Education | Stanislaus Alternative Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.8% | 20.7% |
| African American | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76.6% | 66.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Petersen Alternative Center for Education | Stanislaus Alternative Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 99:1 | 133:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 54.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.