Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

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Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) is an alternative public school located in Arcadia, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 69 students. The school is part of the Arcadia Unified School District, which is ranked 169 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 83.3% to 97.1% over the past few years, significantly outperforming the state average. The school's dropout rates are also relatively low, ranging from 0.0% to 5.9% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 0.0% to 47.4% over the past five years, and the most recent rate of 14.5% in 2022-2023 is still higher than the state average. Academically, Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) students generally perform below the Arcadia Unified School District and the state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and CAST Science.

Compared to nearby alternative schools, Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) performs better than some, such as Oak Knoll Alternative and Puente Hills High, in terms of graduation rates and test scores. However, it lags behind the performance of other alternative schools like Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep of N. America and Temple City Alternative. Additionally, Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 150 South Third Ave.
       Arcadia, CA  91006-3703


(626) 821-6629

District: Arcadia Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1508th of 2,777 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,372 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  72

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.7%
Asian:
38.9%
White:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) ranks worse than 54.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) ranks worse than 58.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.7%), Asian (38.9%), White (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) is 23.6. (See more...)
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Compare Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) employs 3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) is $20,372.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Rancho Learning Center (Alternative):

SchoolDigger ranks Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) 1508th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) in the ranking list.)

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Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) 1358th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) in the ranking list.)

Arcadia Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcadia Unified 169th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.12 853rd 5883 85.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.46 9th 2715 99.7%
2022 95.48 123rd 2740 95.5%
2024 38.92 1508th 2777 45.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.65 1209th 2575 53.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.25 14th 2380 99.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.72 4th 2407 99.8%
2022 97.20 73rd 2527 97.1%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.10 2nd 745 99.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

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Rank History for all high school students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.65 911th 1653 44.9%
2005 40.06 800th 1901 57.9%
2006 18.17 1510th 1968 23.3%
2007 20.57 1482nd 2063 28.2%
2008 18.64 1594th 2117 24.7%
2009 19.50 1831st 2238 18.2%
2010 20.62 1593rd 2281 30.2%
2011 18.06 1711th 2367 27.7%
2012 12.14 1932nd 2354 17.9%
2013 18.84 1701st 2426 29.9%
2015 36.46 1236th 1994 38.0%
2018 20.44 1493rd 2017 26.0%
2019 14.24 1796th 2133 15.8%
2021 47.14 645th 1290 50.0%
2022 45.02 1039th 2123 51.1%
2023 41.90 1075th 2348 54.2%
2024 32.31 1358th 2323 41.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.28 1735th 2247 22.8%
2024 36.78 1237th 2235 44.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.28 945th 2118 55.4%
2024 39.39 1093rd 2098 47.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.00 1329th 1834 27.5%
2023 58.03 647th 2207 70.7%
2024 30.57 1305th 2172 39.9%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.58 303rd 731 58.5%
2024 43.36 434th 712 39.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.79 1603rd 2142 25.2%
2024 9.83 1870th 2125 12.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 66 3 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1990 59 2 7 18 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1991 55 0 6 19 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1992 77 6 6 85 1 n/a n/a 0 175
1993 56 2 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1994 57 5 14 29 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1995 42 3 20 26 1 n/a n/a 0 92
1996 42 3 20 26 1 n/a n/a 0 92
1997 59 0 18 16 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1998 50 4 34 31 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1999 41 4 17 23 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2000 48 5 26 19 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2001 52 5 28 21 0 n/a n/a 1 107
2002 31 2 25 25 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2003 31 2 25 25 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2004 27 2 20 25 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2005 37 10 22 20 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2006 30 6 20 15 0 n/a n/a 1 72
2007 36 8 25 18 0 n/a n/a 1 88
2008 28 3 14 19 n/a n/a n/a 0 64
2009 20 5 13 18 0 0 1 0 57
2010 32 4 21 20 0 0 0 0 77
2011 16 5 21 20 0 0 0 0 62
2012 11 2 16 18 0 0 0 0 47
2013 11 3 22 19 0 0 1 0 56
2014 11 4 16 25 0 0 1 0 57
2015 14 1 19 27 0 0 1 0 62
2016 9 2 17 25 0 0 1 0 54
2017 5 2 15 18 0 0 2 0 42
2018 12 3 17 16 1 0 2 0 51
2019 23 4 40 18 1 0 1 0 87
2020 19 1 30 18 0 0 3 0 71
2021 21 2 25 22 0 2 1 0 73
2022 22 1 157 44 2 2 11 0 239
2023 5 2 31 24 1 0 6 0 69
2024 8 1 28 30 0 0 5 0 72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 83 1.0 83.0 n/a
1990 86 1.4 61.4 n/a
1991 80 1.4 57.1 n/a
1992 175 1.4 125.0 n/a
1993 88 1.5 58.7 0
1994 105 1.5 70.0 0
1995 92 2.5 36.8 2.2
1996 92 2.5 36.8 2.2
1997 93 3.5 26.6 0
1998 119 3.0 39.7 0
1999 85 3.0 28.3 0
2000 98 4.0 24.5 0
2001 107 3.4 31.5 0
2002 83 4.0 20.8 0
2003 83 4.0 20.8 0
2004 74 4.0 18.5 0
2005 89 4.0 22.3 0
2006 72 4.0 18.0 0
2007 88 3.6 24.4 0
2008 64 4.2 15.2 0
2009 57 3.0 19.0 0
2010 77 3.0 25.6 n/a
2011 62 n/a n/a 0
2012 47 2.6 18.0 93.6
2013 56 3.1 18.0 33.9
2014 57 3.4 16.6 15.8
2015 62 3.0 20.6 11.3
2016 54 3.0 18.0 31.5
2017 42 3.5 11.8 19
2018 51 3.0 16.5 37.3
2019 87 4.0 21.2 28.7
2020 71 n/a n/a 26.8
2021 73 5.2 13.8 30.1
2022 239 7.7 31.0 25.1
2023 69 6.0 11.4 43.5
2024 72 3.0 23.6 52.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 83 1.0 83.0 n/a
1990 86 1.4 61.4 n/a
1991 80 1.4 57.1 n/a
1992 175 1.4 125.0 n/a
1993 88 1.5 58.7 0
1994 105 1.5 70.0 0
1995 92 2.5 36.8 2.2
1996 92 2.5 36.8 2.2
1997 93 3.5 26.6 0
1998 119 3.0 39.7 0
1999 85 3.0 28.3 0
2000 98 4.0 24.5 0
2001 107 3.4 31.5 0
2002 83 4.0 20.8 0
2003 83 4.0 20.8 0
2004 74 4.0 18.5 0
2005 89 4.0 22.3 0
2006 72 4.0 18.0 0
2007 88 3.6 24.4 0
2008 64 4.2 15.2 0
2009 57 3.0 19.0 0
2010 77 3.0 25.6 n/a
2011 62 n/a n/a 0
2012 47 2.6 18.0 93.6
2013 56 3.1 18.0 33.9
2014 57 3.4 16.6 15.8
2015 62 3.0 20.6 11.3
2016 54 3.0 18.0 31.5
2017 42 3.5 11.8 19
2018 51 3.0 16.5 37.3
2019 87 4.0 21.2 28.7
2020 71 n/a n/a 26.8
2021 73 5.2 13.8 30.1
2022 239 7.7 31.0 25.1
2023 69 6.0 11.4 43.5
2024 72 3.0 23.6 52.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $20,372

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 123rd of 2740 Middle schools
 4.2%
Ranks 1796th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1075th of 2348 High schools
 38.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rancho Learning Center (Alternative))93.990.9
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arcadia Unified)79.776.6
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.446.6
 2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rancho Learning Center (Alternative))87.968.2
 19.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia Unified)81.368.1
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.2
 7.4%
8th Grade Science (Rancho Learning Center (Alternative))84.950
 34.9%
   8th Grade Science (Arcadia Unified)62.855.8
 7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.829.2
 1.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rancho Learning Center (Alternative))7.77.1
 0.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia Unified)65.160.6
 4.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8769
 20.7%
African American42
 50%
American Indian11
Asian4031
 22.5%
Hispanic1824
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White235
 78.3%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.7%43.5%
 14.7%


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Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) ranks 1508th of 2777 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) are 42% Hispanic, 39% Asian, 11% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 72 students attended Rancho Learning Center (Alternative).


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