Bellflower Alternative Education Center

16703 S. Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706

18 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Bellflower Alternative Education Center (BAEC), located in Bellflower, California, serves as a specialized campus within the Bellflower Unified School District. 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. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized academic attention, BAEC focuses on helping students overcome barriers to education, recover necessary credits, and stay on track for graduation.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the center emphasizes social-emotional growth and character development to prepare students for life after high school. Whether students attend for credit recovery, independent study, or as an alternative placement, the school prioritizes a structured yet accommodating atmosphere. By fostering a close-knit community, Bellflower Alternative Education Center aims to empower its students to develop the skills, confidence, and discipline required to transition successfully into higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Total Students

3.5

Full-Time Teachers

5.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Asian	2

Hispanic
15 (83.3 %)
Asian
2 (11.1 %)
Black
1 (5.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bellflower Unified
Phone:	(562)866-9011
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 2