At a glance
Reported students
118
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381.5
Richard H. Lewis Alternative: 118 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
21.1:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 235
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27.6:1
What the reported data says about Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Richard H. Lewis Alternative is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Clearlake. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Konocti Unified. NCES reports 118 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, above the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.7%). English learners represent 12.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Richard H. Lewis Alternative
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.14
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.36
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.21
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.2%
- Hispanic29.7%
- Black3.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Konocti Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blue Heron
Other · Grades 06–11
3 reported students
Konocti Preschool
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Carle (William C.) High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
85 reported students
East Lake
Elementary · Grades KG–06
195 reported students
Highlands Academy
Elementary · Grades 01–08
15 reported students
Burns Valley
Elementary · Grades KG–06
568 reported students
Public schools near Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Heron Other · Konocti Unified | 06–11 | 3 | under 0.1 mi |
| Obsidian Middle Middle · Konocti Unified | 06–08 | 590 | 0.1 mi |
| Clearlake Creativity Other · Lake County Office of Education | KG–12 | 19 | 0.6 mi |
| Lower Lake Elementary Elementary · Konocti Unified | KG–06 | 743 | 1.2 mi |
| Konocti Preschool Other · Konocti Unified | Not reported | — | 1.3 mi |
| Lower Lake High High · Konocti Unified | 08–12 | 966 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richard H. Lewis Alternative
What grades does Richard H. Lewis Alternative serve?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Konocti Unified.
How many students attend Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative reported 118 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 235 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 118 students and 5.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richard H. Lewis Alternative a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Konocti Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Richard H. Lewis Alternative students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Richard H. Lewis Alternative in?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative is part of Konocti Unified, based in Lower Lake, CA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blue Heron (under 0.1 mi), Obsidian Middle (0.1 mi), Clearlake Creativity (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.