Valley Oaks High (Alternative) serves 58 students in grades 7-12.
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)'s student population of 58 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Valley Oaks High (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.
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Oaks High (Alternative)'s ranking?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is ranked #715 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
58 students attend Valley Oaks High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Valley Oaks High (Alternative) students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Oaks High (Alternative) offer ?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Valley Oaks High (Alternative) part of?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is part of Petaluma Joint Union High School District.
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