ABC SECONDARY (ALTERNATIVE)

ABC Secondary (Alternative) is a Title I public high school that is part of the ABC Unified school district, located in Cerritos, CA with about 75 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

ABC Secondary is an alternative education institution located in Cerritos, California, operating under the jurisdiction of the ABC Unified School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting, the school focuses on providing flexible, personalized learning pathways. By offering a more intimate environment than a standard comprehensive high school, ABC Secondary caters to students who may be at risk of falling behind or who thrive better in smaller class sizes with increased teacher-to-student interaction.

The school’s mission centers on academic recovery, credit advancement, and social-emotional support. By utilizing a curriculum tailored to individual needs, ABC Secondary helps students overcome academic obstacles and stay on track for high school graduation. The program is committed to fostering a supportive community, emphasizing student accountability, resilience, and the development of necessary life skills to prepare graduates for post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact ABC Secondary (Alternative) at (562) 229-7768 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16534 S. Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703-2301
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ABC SECONDARY (ALTERNATIVE) is a public Title I school in Cerritos, CA with about 75 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
ABC Unified
Total Students:
75
Teachers:
1.32
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 75 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ABC SECONDARY (ALTERNATIVE) is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.3%
White
10.7%
Black or African American
8.0%
Asian
5.3%
Two or more races
2.7%

Female
36.0%
Male
64.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.