Serving 368 students in grades 1-12, Wilson Alternative 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Wilson Alternative's student population of 368 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 130% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilson 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 Wilson Alternative is 0.71, 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
#2421 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
37%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Alternative's ranking?
Wilson Alternative is ranked #2421 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wilson Alternative often compared to?
Wilson Alternativeis often viewed alongside schools like Buchser Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilson Alternative?
The graduation rate of Wilson Alternative is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wilson Alternative?
368 students attend Wilson Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Wilson Alternative students are Asian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Alternative?
Wilson Alternative has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wilson Alternative offer ?
Wilson Alternative offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Wilson Alternative part of?
Wilson Alternative is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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