Center for Alternative Learning

www.chicousd.org

34 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The **Center for Alternative Learning (CAL)**, located in Chico, California, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Chico Unified School District. It serves as a vital resource for students who require a non-traditional approach to their high school education. By providing a flexible and supportive environment, the program is designed to assist students who may have struggled in a conventional classroom setting or who are seeking a more personalized path toward graduation.

The school’s mission focuses on student engagement, credit recovery, and the development of essential life skills. By utilizing a smaller learning environment and a curriculum tailored to individual needs, CAL helps students overcome academic or personal barriers to earn their high school diplomas. Whether students are looking to get back on track for graduation or prefer a unique educational atmosphere, the Center for Alternative Learning offers an inclusive pathway to success within the broader Chico community.

Total Students

2.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center for Alternative Learning
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
13 (38.2%)
Hispanic
11 (32.4%)
Two or More
5 (14.7%)
Black
3 (8.8%)
Asian
1 (2.9%)
American Indian
1 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chico Unified
Phone:	(530)891-3092
Website:	http://www.chicousd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6 1

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 12

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 2