Enterprise Alternative

Enterprise Alternative is a small, K-12 school of about 50 students in the high-performing Clovis Unified district, designed for students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational setting with a very personalized student-teacher ratio.

The school serves a population where many students face economic disadvantages, yet its recent test scores in English, math, and science are competitive with or near the state average, which is a notable achievement compared to some other alternative schools like Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter. It accomplishes this with significantly lower per-student spending than nearby alternatives such as Clovis Online Charter or Farber School, suggesting efficient use of resources. However, its performance in areas like graduation rates and chronic absenteeism has shown considerable ups and downs from year to year, which is common for schools serving vulnerable populations but indicates ongoing challenges with consistency.

When compared to other area alternative schools, Enterprise Alternative's outcomes are generally stronger than those in districts like Fresno Unified, but it trails behind local standouts like Endeavor Charter in attendance. The data shows that being part of the supportive Clovis Unified system appears to be an advantage. For families considering an alternative path, Enterprise Alternative represents a viable option that has demonstrated particular academic strengths in middle and high school grades and shows signs of solid recovery in the years following the pandemic.