School Overview
The Community School, located at 601 N. E St. in San Bernardino, is an independent alternative education program operated under the umbrella of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS). This facility is designed to serve students who may not thrive in traditional classroom settings or who require a different educational approach to succeed. By offering a specialized curriculum and a more personalized environment, the school focuses on re-engaging students, supporting their academic progress, and helping them overcome various barriers to learning.

As part of the broader SBCSS network, the school emphasizes student-centered instruction aimed at meeting state educational standards while providing the necessary emotional and social support. The program serves as a critical resource for the local community, offering a structured path toward high school graduation or transition back to a comprehensive school setting. Through its commitment to alternative education, the school plays a vital role in ensuring that all students in the region have access to a meaningful and effective educational experience tailored to their individual needs.
394
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Community School/Independent Alternative Education
Demographic Student Count
White30
Hispanic285
Black57
Asian3
Two or More15
American Indian4
  • Hispanic
    285 (72.3%)
  • Black
    57 (14.5%)
  • White
    30 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.8%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: San Bernardino County Office of Education
Phone: (909)386-2722
Website: http://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index.php/student-services
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 343
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 25
Grade 9 53
Grade 10 83
Grade 11 98
Grade 12 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Community School/Independent Alternative Education
Grade Student Count
Grade 42
Grade 52
Grade 62
Grade 711
Grade 825
Grade 953
Grade 1083
Grade 1198
Grade 12118
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Community School/Independent Alternative Education
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11629.4%
Male27870.6%
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