Carpe Diem High (Continuation School) vs. Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carpe Diem High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 19 students in grades 9-12, Carpe Diem High (Continuation School) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 43 students in grades 7-12, Valley Oaks High (Alternative) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
19 students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2505 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#3871 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
21-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
-
5
Grade 10 Students
-
6
Grade 11 Students
8
10
Grade 12 Students
11
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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3%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
20%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
76%
66%
% Hawaiian
7%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%