Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valley Oak Online Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower 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 36:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy's student population of 36 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 21, 2026
School Motto
Teach, Learn, Every Day, No Excuses
School Rankings
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6190 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Oak Online Learning Academy's ranking?
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is ranked #6190 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?
36 students attend Valley Oak Online Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Valley Oak Online Learning Academy students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Oak Online Learning Academy offer ?
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Valley Oak Online Learning Academy part of?
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is part of Oakdale Joint Unified School District.
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