Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wilson Alternative ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Wilson Alternative's student population of 131 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
131 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilson Alternative ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Alternative is 0.67, 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
#3859 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
22%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
35-39%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)98.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #3859 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wilson Alternative often compared to?
Wilson Alternativeis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Early College High School, Buchser Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 35-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Wilson Alternative?
131 students attend Wilson Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wilson Alternative students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson Alternative?
Wilson Alternative has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wilson Alternative offer ?
Wilson Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Wilson Alternative part of?
Wilson Alternative is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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