Serving 42 students in grades 7-12, Mt. Mckinley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Mckinley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt. Mckinley's student population of 42 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt. Mckinley is 0.63, which is equal to 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)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
45%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Mckinley?
The graduation rate of Mt. Mckinley is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mt. Mckinley?
42 students attend Mt. Mckinley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mt. Mckinley students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Mckinley?
Mt. Mckinley has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. Mckinley offer ?
Mt. Mckinley offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mt. Mckinley part of?
Mt. Mckinley is part of Contra Costa County Office Of Education School District.
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