Alameda Community Learning Center
- Public, Charter
- ALAMEDA, CA
Charter School
Alameda Community Learning Center
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Charter
- 6-12
- ALAMEDA, CA
- Rating 4 out of 5 35 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade unavailable
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
About
Enrolling
Grades
6-12
Students
402
From Alameda Community Learning Center
The Alameda Community Learning Center (ACLC) is a tuition-free public charter school in Alameda. We provide a creative and rigorous college-prep program to about 360 students in grades 6 through 12. Class sizes are small, ranging from 25 to 30 in core classes and smaller in many elective classes.
Our innovative learning environment provides students with vital academic, leadership, and collaboration skills through project-based learning and a unique democratic model.
Our program:
-engages learners through project-based learning
-empowers them through unique leadership opportunities
-raises self-esteem through community building
-fosters independence through self-directed learning time
-provides individualized support
-sets the highest academic, social and ethical expectations.
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Alameda Community Learning Center Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
75%
Percent Proficient - Math
59%
Average Graduation Rate
89%
Average SAT
1270
44 responses
Average ACT
31
8 responses
AP Enrollment
No data available
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$113,339
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,106
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$972,800
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
75%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 4 responsesPoll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 4 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
402
Free or Reduced Lunch
28%
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 5 responses80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 5 responses20%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 5 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$84,253
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 5 responses80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 5 responses80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 5 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$12,869 / year
National
$12,23940%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 5 responses60%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 5 responses80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 5 responsesAlameda Community Learning Center Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 35 reviews
We chose to send our daughter to ACLC based on the recommendations of our friends with kids at the school and our visit to the campus. We love the small class sizes and the accessibility of the teachers and staff, as well as the engagement and involvement of the families - we certainly feel very respected as parents here! Academics are obviously a core focus, but the breadth of extracurriculars (clubs and sports) is amazing for such a small school and was something we were glad not to have to give up by leaving the traditional school district.
ACLC has all the benefits of a small private school without the price tag! With just 50-60 students per grade, teachers and administrators really know each child and are committed to their success. Students have the opportunity to lead and shape their community in meaningful ways. A "learner-lead" school looks a little chaotic sometimes, but results in confident young people with the skills to succeed.
Positive spirit and confident learners who build a sense of community across grades. Independence and resilience fostered by some very skilled facilitators (instructors/principals). Students are given responsibility and some autonomy to manage their learning, which is popular with them, and all the better when college credit courses are offered in the high school. Very astute, fair-minded lead facilitator (principal). Drawbacks: small grounds and budget, better extra-curricular activities needed and the middle school is not as project-based as expected. As is common in this era, there has been some teacher turnover leading to new teacher hires. Overall, a very positive place for kids and a good fit for students who might be "unseen" in a bigger school. We try to get involved as parents to support the school and its activities and are grateful when others do the same. Most but by no means all students are from Alameda as students from Oakland, San Leandro and San Lorenzo also attend.