About This School
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Riverside County Community School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Riverside County Community School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Riverside County Community School had an API growth score of 532 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Riverside County Community School's 2011 base score was 571 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Riverside County Community School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Riverside County Community School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside County Juvenile Court School 0 miles | n/a | |
| Riverside County Rop High School 0 miles | n/a | |
| St Francis de Sales School 0.5 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Alt. School
- Grades 7-12
- Riverside County Office of Education School District
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Contact
Riverside County Community School3939 13TH St
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 826-6464
www.rcoe.us
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
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English Language Arts
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Language
Mathematics
Reading
Spelling
English Language Arts
Math
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
Algebra I
Earth Science
English Language Arts
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
English-Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
World History
Algebra I
Biology/Life Sciences
Earth Science
English Language Arts
U.S. History
English Language Arts
Math
Language
Mathematics
Reading
Spelling
English Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
Earth Science
English Language Arts
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
English-Language Arts
Math
Algebra I
Biology/Life Sciences
Earth Science
English Language Arts
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
Earth Science
English Language Arts
U.S. History
English Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
General Mathematics
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
Social Science Grade 8
Earth Science
English Language Arts
General Mathematics
English-Language Arts
Math
Algebra I
Biology
English Language Arts
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
Biology
Earth Science
English Language Arts
U.S. History
World History
Algebra I
Biology
Earth Science
General Mathematics
Geometry
World History
English Language Arts
Math
Algebra I
English Language Arts
General Mathematics
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
Social Science Grade 8
Algebra I
Earth Science
English Language Arts
General Mathematics
World History
English-Language Arts
Math
Algebra I
Earth Science
English Language Arts
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
Algebra I
Earth Science
English Language Arts
U.S. History
Algebra I
Biology
Earth Science
General Mathematics
World History
English Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
General Mathematics
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
Social Science Grade 8
English Language Arts
General Mathematics
English-Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
English Language Arts
U.S. History
TestRating
2 out of 10
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1015Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Riverside County Community School had 52% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Riverside County Community School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Riverside County Office of Education School DistrictAbout Riverside, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Riverside | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,646 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 32 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 38% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 3.01 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 57% / 43% | 66%/33% |
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