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Alvord Continuation High

3606 Pierce St., Riverside, CA 92503Alvord Unified →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
149
Students
Total enrolled
82%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 5% vs nat'l
$17,835
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 24% vs nat'l
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 149 students in grades 09–12 in Riverside, California.
24% above average funding
District spends $17,835 per pupil, 24% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Alvord Continuation High is a small high in Riverside, California, serving grades 09–12 with 149 students. The district invests $17,835 per student — 24% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Alvord Continuation High

149
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
95%
Free Lunch
10
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution95 male · 53 female
64%
36%
Male 64%Female 36%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility95%
National avg 52% · 141 students
Student Composition
84%
Asian3%
White5%
Hispanic / Latino84%
Black7%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060243000128

Academic Outcomes at Alvord Continuation High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
80-84
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
82%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 62th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92503

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,835Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,835
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,847
Student Support$3,389
Administration$2,140
Operations$2,675
Other$1,783
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,835 spent per student, an estimated $7,901 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
20%
State government
65.0%
Local (property tax)
19.5%
Federal programs
15.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 82% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $17,835/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 95% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Terrace ElementaryValley View ElementaryLake Hills ElementaryPhillip M. Stokoe Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
Ysmael Villegas MiddleLoma Vista MiddleArizona MiddleWells Middle
↓
High School
Norte Vista HighHillcrest HighLa Sierra HighAlvord Alternative Continuation High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyRiverside County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAlvord Unified →
Phone: (951)358-1715
NCES ID: 060243000128
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Riverside seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Alvord Unified
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1,971 students · 09–12
● 46 opp93% FRL
High
Hillcrest High
1,824 students · 09–12
● 46 opp73% FRL
High
La Sierra High
1,501 students · 09–12
● 46 opp86% FRL
Mid
Ysmael Villegas Middle
1,262 students · 06–08
● 46 opp74% FRL
Mid
Loma Vista Middle
999 students · 06–08
● 46 opp91% FRL
Mid
Arizona Middle
891 students · 06–08
● 46 opp87% FRL
Mid
Wells Middle
776 students · 06–08
● 46 opp95% FRL
Elem
Terrace Elementary
730 students · KG–05
● 46 opp91% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3606 Pierce St., Riverside, CA 92503
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.