Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vineyard Alternative ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vineyard Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vineyard Alternative's student population of 195 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vineyard Alternative ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vineyard Alternative is 0.74, which is more 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
#2825 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vineyard Alternative's ranking?
Vineyard Alternative is ranked #2825 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vineyard Alternative?
The graduation rate of Vineyard Alternative is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vineyard Alternative?
195 students attend Vineyard Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Vineyard Alternative students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vineyard Alternative?
Vineyard Alternative has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vineyard Alternative offer ?
Vineyard Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Vineyard Alternative part of?
Vineyard Alternative is part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Vineyard Alternative yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 13, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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