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Petersen Alternative Center for Education is
a rural public school
in Modesto, California that is part of Stanislaus County Office of Education.
It serves 194 students
in 9 - 12
with a student/teacher ratio of 21.6:1.
Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.
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Petersen Alternative Center for Education Demographics
92%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
78%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Petersen Alternative Center for Education Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jun 18, 2025
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Petersen Alternative Center for Education
$767
raised using DonorsChoose
1
project
funded
1
teacher
funded
5
donors
1
project for
technology
Petersen Alternative Center for Education has received support from
5 individuals from California and
0 individuals out-of-state.
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