About This School
Freedom Alternative High School is located in Turlock, CA and is one of 16 schools in Turlock Unified School District. It is a alt. school that serves 106 students in grades 7-12.
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.
Freedom Alternative High 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 Freedom Alternative High 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.
Freedom Alternative High School had an API growth score of 585 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Freedom Alternative High School's 2011 base score was 578, however the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Freedom Alternative High School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Freedom Alternative High School's students and teachers. more
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.
Freedom Alternative High 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 Freedom Alternative High 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.
Freedom Alternative High School had an API growth score of 585 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Freedom Alternative High School's 2011 base score was 578, however the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Freedom Alternative High School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Freedom Alternative High School's students and teachers. more
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Turlock Unified District Spending
$8,638Per Pupil
The Turlock Unified spends $8,638 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 68% on instruction, 28% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Turlock Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Turlock High School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Sacred Heart School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Turlock Christian Schools Inc 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Roselawn High School 1.8 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Alt. School
- Grades 7-12
- Turlock Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Freedom Alternative High School1663 East Marshall St PE 15
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 669-3410
www.turlock.k12.ca.us
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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.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 106
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Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, Freedom Alternative High School had 0% 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)
White
48%
Hispanic
42%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Two or More Races
3%
Black
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Freedom Alternative High School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Freedom Alternative High School
leesa: i am glad i read the above review, i am considering this school for my kids, Pitman is very inconsiderate when it comes to the health of a student my daughter has a lot of absences from a heart cond. and they dont care they are just irritated she misses alot because of dr appts even though they are all excused they judge her for it shes an excellent student and pitman just wants to get paid!
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 10, 2011
Freedom Alternative High School
3
Freedom is a small school with a reputation for taking all the 'bad' kids that can't fit into regular high schools and while that may be true to some extent I have found that the staff is very caring and willing to work with my daughter in ways that Pitman high school was not. My daughter has special needs and was in need of some stop gap assistance between coming down with her illness and recieving her testing and IEP. This has provided her a time to begin to heal without judgement in a welcoming atmosphere. This is a refreshing change from what I have encountered here in Turlock. This school is an independant study school and so has very little in the way of instruction assistance but if your child is having difficulties this is a great place to get back on track.
Submitted by a Parent on Sep 28, 2009
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