Alton School
School Notes Overview:
Alton School has been committed to providing a positive and successful learning environment for students since it’s establishment in 1990. Alton School is an adolescent program for students on diploma track, in need of a therapeutic environment. Small class size coupled with high staff ratio enables students to experience educational success. Students work at their own pace, or in small groups with an individualized curriculum. School wide “point and level” system provides behavioral guidelines and structure. Partially departmentalized, students switch classes for core subjects....
School Overview:
Alton School |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7 - 12 | |
| County | Orange County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 61 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 43% | 41% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 7 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 8 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Alton School has been committed to providing a positive and successful learning environment for students since it’s establishment in 1990. Alton School is an adolescent program for students on diploma track, in need of a therapeutic environment. Small class size coupled with high staff ratio enables students to experience educational success. Students work at their own pace, or in small groups with an individualized curriculum. School wide “point and level” system provides behavioral guidelines and structure. Partially departmentalized, students switch classes for core subjects.
- Profile last updated: 02/21/2007
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (90630) | School Zip (90630) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 47,334 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 40% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.9 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $63,611 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 39 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (90630) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 69% / 31% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Way Out Ministries' Christian Academy - 29 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Cornelia Connelly School - 320 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
- Fairmont Preparatory Academy - 540 students - 4.3 mi. away - view location
- Valley Christian Middle School - 269 students - 4.6 mi. away - view location
- Servite High School - 808 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Cypress, Orange County, Zip 90630
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