Endeavor Alternative

126 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Endeavor Alternative Education, located in Ceres, California, serves as an essential component of the Ceres Unified School District. The school is specifically 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 instruction, Endeavor focuses on re-engaging students academically and helping them overcome barriers to graduation, ensuring that those at risk of falling behind have a viable pathway to earning their high school diploma.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a culture of accountability, personal growth, and student-teacher mentorship. Because it functions as an alternative program, it places a strong focus on credit recovery and individualized pacing, allowing students to work toward their educational goals at a speed that matches their unique needs. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the emotional well-being of its students, Endeavor Alternative plays a vital role in the community by providing a second chance at success for its diverse student body.

126

Total Students

5.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Endeavor Alternative
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	95
Black	1
Asian	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
95 (75.4 %)
White
25 (19.8 %)
Asian
3 (2.4 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ceres Unified
Phone:	(209)556-1805
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 1

Grade 10 25

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 49