ABC Secondary (Alternative)

17 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

ABC Secondary is an alternative education institution located in Cerritos, California, operating under the jurisdiction of the ABC Unified School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting, the school focuses on providing flexible, personalized learning pathways. By offering a more intimate environment than a standard comprehensive high school, ABC Secondary caters to students who may be at risk of falling behind or who thrive better in smaller class sizes with increased teacher-to-student interaction.

The school’s mission centers on academic recovery, credit advancement, and social-emotional support. By utilizing a curriculum tailored to individual needs, ABC Secondary helps students overcome academic obstacles and stay on track for high school graduation. The program is committed to fostering a supportive community, emphasizing student accountability, resilience, and the development of necessary life skills to prepare graduates for post-secondary education or the workforce.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ABC Secondary (Alternative)
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	2

Hispanic
11 (64.7%)
White
2 (11.8%)
Black
2 (11.8%)
Asian
2 (11.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7770
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 6