Floyd I. Marchus

Floyd I. Marchus is an alternative public school located in Concord, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 41 students. It is part of the Contra Costa County Office of Education district and is known for its unique focus on providing an alternative educational environment for its students.

One of the school's key strengths is its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.2% to 91.6% over the past few years, which is a notable achievement for an alternative school setting. Additionally, the school's dropout rates have been relatively low, ranging from 5.3% to 8.9% in recent years, lower than the state average. However, the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, an area that the school could focus on improving. Academically, Floyd I. Marchus' test scores, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST, are generally lower than the state and county averages, with only 8.33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 0% proficiency in Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year.

When compared to other alternative schools in the area, such as CCCOE Special Education Programs and Central County Special Education Programs, Floyd I. Marchus has similar metrics in terms of graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and student-teacher ratios. However, compared to mainstream public schools in the region, such as Venture (Alternative) and Independent Study Sojourner Truth, Floyd I. Marchus generally has lower test scores but higher graduation and lower dropout rates, suggesting a focus on supporting its students in completing their education.