COLUSA ALTERNATIVE HOME

Colusa Alternative Home is a Title I public school that is part of the Colusa Unified school district, located in Colusa, CA with about 69 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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. With about 2 teachers, Colusa Alternative Home has a student/teacher ratio of about 34:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Colusa Alternative Home, located at 745 10th St. in Colusa, California, serves as an educational facility within the Colusa County Office of Education system. As an alternative education site, the school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. Its primary mission is to offer personalized academic pathways that help students remain on track toward graduation, overcome specific learning barriers, and develop the skills necessary for post-secondary success.

The school emphasizes a smaller, more intimate setting where educators can provide individualized attention and tailored instruction. By focusing on credit recovery, vocational guidance, and social-emotional support, Colusa Alternative Home aims to empower students to reach their full potential despite previous academic challenges. The school plays a vital role in the community by ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education in a format that respects their unique circumstances and learning needs.

For more information, contact Colusa Alternative Home at (530) 458-2156 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.