School Overview
The Community School, located at 601 N. E St. in San Bernardino, is an independent alternative education program operated under the umbrella of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS). This facility is designed to serve students who may not thrive in traditional classroom settings or who require a different educational approach to succeed. By offering a specialized curriculum and a more personalized environment, the school focuses on re-engaging students, supporting their academic progress, and helping them overcome various barriers to learning.

As part of the broader SBCSS network, the school emphasizes student-centered instruction aimed at meeting state educational standards while providing the necessary emotional and social support. The program serves as a critical resource for the local community, offering a structured path toward high school graduation or transition back to a comprehensive school setting. Through its commitment to alternative education, the school plays a vital role in ensuring that all students in the region have access to a meaningful and effective educational experience tailored to their individual needs.
447
Total Students
26.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Community School/Independent Alternative Education
Demographic Student Count
White44
Hispanic298
Black82
Asian3
Two or More16
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    298 (66.8 %)
  • Black
    82 (18.4 %)
  • White
    44 (9.9 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: San Bernardino County Office of Education
Phone: (909)386-2722
Website: http://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index.php/student-services
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 343
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 35
Grade 9 51
Grade 10 88
Grade 11 117
Grade 12 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Community School/Independent Alternative Education
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten1
Grade 13
Grade 22
Grade 32
Grade 44
Grade 56
Grade 64
Grade 718
Grade 835
Grade 951
Grade 1088
Grade 11117
Grade 12116
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Community School/Independent Alternative Education
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13430%
Male31269.8%
Not Specified10.2%
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)