Community Alternative Learning Center serves 129 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
129 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Community Alternative Learning Center is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
75%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
22%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Community Alternative Learning Center?
129 students attend Community Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Community Alternative Learning Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Alternative Learning Center?
Community Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Community Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Community Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Community Alternative Learning Center part of?
Community Alternative Learning Center is part of Forest Grove SD 15 School District.
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