School Overview
The Alternative Learning Center (ALC) in Highland, California, functions as a specialized educational facility within the San Bernardino City Unified School District. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the center focuses on providing a personalized academic experience. It typically serves students who require credit recovery, flexible scheduling, or a more focused, small-group setting to successfully meet graduation requirements and achieve their academic goals.

By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the Alternative Learning Center aims to re-engage students who have faced obstacles in their educational journey. The staff emphasizes individualized instruction and social-emotional development, ensuring that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to transition toward a high school diploma or vocational pathway. The school’s location on E. Pacific St. serves as a hub for students across the district seeking a structured, alternative path toward future success.
54
Total Students
2.9
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alternative Learning Center
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic44
Black6
Two or More1
  • Hispanic
    44 (81.5 %)
  • Black
    6 (11.1 %)
  • White
    3 (5.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: San Bernardino City Unified
Phone: (909)888-0763
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 31
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 4 1
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 1
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 23
Grade 12 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alternative Learning Center
Grade Student Count
Grade 41
Grade 64
Grade 71
Grade 81
Grade 104
Grade 1123
Grade 1220
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alternative Learning Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3870.4%
Male1629.6%
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)