Live Oak Alternative

Q: What is Live Oak Alternative's ranking?

Live Oak Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Live Oak Alternative?

The graduation rate of Live Oak Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

Q: How many students attend Live Oak Alternative?

18 students attend Live Oak Alternative.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Live Oak Alternative students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, and 11% of students are Black.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Live Oak Alternative?

Live Oak Alternative has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Live Oak Alternative offer ?

Live Oak Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

Q: What school district is Live Oak Alternative part of?

Live Oak Alternative is part of Live Oak Unified School District.

2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953

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Live Oak Alternative serves 18 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 18 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: <50%
Reading Proficiency
: <50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Live Oak Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Live Oak Alternative's student population of 18 students has declined by 43% over five school years.

The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

18 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Live Oak Alternative is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

<50%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Live Oak Alternative and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

<50%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Live Oak Alternative and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Live Oak Alternative and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

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Hispanic

50%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Live Oak Alternative and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

11%

White

39%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Live Oak Alternative and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Live Oak Alternative and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥50%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Live Oak Alternative and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

83%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Live Oak Alternative and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Live Oak Alternative and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Live Oak Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Live Oak Alternative's ranking?

Live Oak Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Live Oak Alternative?

The graduation rate of Live Oak Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Live Oak Alternative?

18 students attend Live Oak Alternative.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Live Oak Alternative students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, and 11% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Live Oak Alternative?

Live Oak Alternative has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Live Oak Alternative offer ?

Live Oak Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is Live Oak Alternative part of?

Live Oak Alternative is part of Live Oak Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 18 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: <50%
Reading Proficiency
: <50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education