School Overview
El Sereno Alternative Education, located in Fair Oaks, California, is a specialized school within the San Juan Unified School District designed to serve students who thrive in non-traditional academic environments. The school functions as an "alternative" program, meaning it offers a departure from the conventional comprehensive high school experience. Its primary mission is to provide flexible learning pathways, personalized instruction, and a supportive atmosphere for students who may need credit recovery, an accelerated pace, or an environment that better accommodates their unique learning styles and personal responsibilities.

The campus emphasizes smaller class sizes and individualized attention, fostering a close-knit community where teachers can more effectively mentor students toward graduation. By prioritizing self-paced work and structured independent study options, El Sereno helps students overcome academic obstacles and stay on track to meet state standards. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for the district, offering an inclusive pathway for students to earn their high school diplomas while balancing the demands of their lives outside the classroom.
166
Total Students
10.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Sereno Alternative Education
Demographic Student Count
White89
Hispanic44
Black7
Asian4
Two or More16
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    89 (54.9%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (27.2%)
  • Two or More
    16 (9.9%)
  • Black
    7 (4.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6%)
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: San Juan Unified
Phone: (916)971-5060
Website: http://www.sanjuan.edu/elsereno
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 24
Grade 11 64
Grade 12 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for El Sereno Alternative Education
Grade Student Count
Grade 916
Grade 1024
Grade 1164
Grade 1262
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for El Sereno Alternative Education
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8953.6%
Male7344%
Not Specified42.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)