21st Century Learning Institute

21st Century Learning Institute is a K-12 alternative public school serving 314 students within the Beaumont Unified School District, which ranks in the top 35% of districts statewide, and it stands out for achieving strong graduation rates while serving a student population where a significant majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, the school has notable strengths, particularly in mathematics and science where it outperforms both its district and the state average, and it consistently graduates over 90% of its students, which is higher than the state average. However, a major challenge is chronic absenteeism, with nearly 30% of students missing significant school time, a rate much higher than both the district and state. Interestingly, despite this attendance issue, the school maintains its high graduation rates and reasonable test scores, suggesting effective support systems are in place when students are present.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, 21st Century Learning Institute often performs better academically than schools with similar student demographics, such as Banning Independent Study. It does, however, have a higher absenteeism rate than some larger local alternatives like Mission Vista Academy. The school's improving student-teacher ratio and rising math scores indicate positive momentum, though addressing attendance remains a key area for potential growth.