Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative)'s student population of 214 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Rankings
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4369 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
62%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Home Charter (Alternative)'s ranking?
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) is ranked #4369 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Home Charter (Alternative)?
214 students attend Mountain Home Charter (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Home Charter (Alternative)?
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) offer ?
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) part of?
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) is part of Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) School District.
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