Cold Stream Alternative serves 11 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cold Stream Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cold Stream Alternative's student population of 11 students has grown by 1000% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cold Stream Alternative is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
21:1
Hispanic
45%
56%
White
55%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cold Stream Alternative?
The graduation rate of Cold Stream Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cold Stream Alternative?
11 students attend Cold Stream Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cold Stream Alternative students are White, and 45% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cold Stream Alternative?
Cold Stream Alternative has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cold Stream Alternative offer ?
Cold Stream Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cold Stream Alternative part of?
Cold Stream Alternative is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.
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