Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alpha Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in CA)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alpha Charter's student population of 44 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alpha Charter is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
32%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alpha Charter often compared to?
Alpha Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Woodlake Elementary School, California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alpha Charter?
The graduation rate of Alpha Charter is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alpha Charter?
44 students attend Alpha Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Alpha Charter students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha Charter?
Alpha Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alpha Charter offer ?
Alpha Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alpha Charter part of?
Alpha Charter is part of Elverta Joint Elementary School District.
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