Enrollment
43
High
DISTRICT 499 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH·NCES 063025005439
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
540 Vallejo St., Petaluma, CA 94952 · (707) 778-4794 · Sonoma County
GRADES 07–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL43 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.0:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
19 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 9 | 5 | 12% |
| Grade 10 | 6 | 14% |
| Grade 11 | 10 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 21 | 49% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
36.4%
own-school result
Math
9.1%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 18.2% | 18.2% | 45.5% | 18.2% |
| Math | 0.0% | 9.1% | 18.2% | 72.7% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 36.4% | 9.1% |
| 2023-24 | 59.1% | 18.2% |
| 2022-23 | 66.7% | 22.2% |
| 2020-21 | 63.6% | 27.3% |
| 2018-19 | N/A | 0.0% |
| 2017-18 | 81.8% | 19.1% |
| 2016-17 | 81.3% | 18.8% |
| 2015-16 | 66.0% | 32.0% |
| 2014-15 | 71.0% | 23.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Valley Oaks High (Alternative) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Sonoma County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 43 | #1,808 of 2,093 | #22 of 29 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
43
+2 (+5%) vs 2020
-62% since 2000-01, when it was 112
Student : Teacher
8.0:1
was 13.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 43 | 5.4 | 8.0:1 | 44% (19) |
| 2023-24 | 39 | 3.1 | 12.8:1 | 44% (17) |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 3.2 | 7.9:1 | 28% (7) |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 3 | 13.7:1 | 24% (10) |
| 2017-18 | 59 | 4.3 | 13.7:1 | 24% (14) |
| 2015-16 | 73 | 4 | 18.3:1 | 40% (29) |
| 2010-11 | 82 | N/A | N/A | 37% (30) |
| 2000-01 | 112 | 5 | 22.4:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Valley Oaks High (Alternative).
Since 2017-18: students down 27% (59 to 43); teachers up 24% (4.3 to 5.4).
About Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
In Petaluma, California, part of Sonoma County, Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is a high school. The school reports 43 students in grades 7 through 12. The school's enrollment is 95% smaller than the 838 average for high schools in California.
Petaluma Joint Union High enrolls 4,900 students in 11 schools, including Valley Oaks High (Alternative).
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)'s enrollment is 65% White. Enrollment also includes 19% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 2% Black, and 2% Native American. The county population is about 62% White, within a few points of the school.
A ratio of 8.0:1 comes from the school's 5.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 18.2:1 average for high schools in California is higher than this school's figure. The lunch program counts 44% of students at Valley Oaks High (Alternative) as eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Sonoma County show that median household income is about $104,674, roughly 39% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 184 public schools in Sonoma County, with a combined enrollment of about 63,389.
Nearby, San Antonio High (Continuation) is less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Its location is classified as City: Small by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment was 41 in 2020-21 and 43 in 2024-25, a increase of 2 students. Federal data show the ratio falling from 13.7:1 to 8.0:1.
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Sonoma County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
485,040
Census ACS
Median income
$104,674
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
184
63,389 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- San Antonio High (Continuation)0.0 mi · 65
- Live Oak Charter0.2 mi · 271
- McKinley Elementary0.5 mi · 368
- Petaluma Accelerated Charter0.5 mi · 115
- Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter0.8 mi · 31
- McDowell Elementary0.8 mi · 329
Frequently asked questions
About Valley Oaks High (Alternative)How large is Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) enrolls approximately 43 students in grades 07-12.
Is Valley Oaks High (Alternative) an elementary, middle, or high school?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many teachers does Valley Oaks High (Alternative) have?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
Student demographics at Valley Oaks High (Alternative) are roughly 65% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% Black, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is overseen by Petaluma Joint Union High in Sonoma County.
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