Alternatives in Action

Summary:

Alternatives in Action is a public charter high school located in Oakland, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 143 students. The school is part of the Alternatives in Action District, which is ranked 1420 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alternatives in Action has consistently low academic performance, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools in recent years. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the statewide average of 55.73%. In mathematics, 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the statewide average of 27.9%. The school's performance on the CAST science assessment is also very low, with 0% of students scoring proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the statewide average of 26.73% for 12th-grade students. In comparison, ARISE High, located about 1.8 miles away, had significantly higher academic performance, with 50.55% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 12.77% in mathematics.

Alternatives in Action also faces challenges with graduation and dropout rates. The school's four-year graduation rate was 61.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is relatively low compared to nearby schools like Oakland Unity High (92.0%) and ARISE High (89.9%). Additionally, the school's dropout rate is high, at 30.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the rates at nearby schools. Addressing these issues, along with the school's consistently low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rate, will be crucial in improving educational outcomes for the students at Alternatives in Action.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

6221 East 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621-4107

(510) 748-4314

District: Alternatives in Action District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1950^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 132

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.9%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alternatives in Action ranks worse than 83.9% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alternatives in Action who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alternatives in Action:

SchoolDigger ranks Alternatives in Action 1950^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Alternatives in Action in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Alternatives in Action District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alternatives in Action District 1420^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alternatives in Action

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Rank History for all students at Alternatives in Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	8.46	2127^th	2133	0.3%
2022	9.37	2086^th	2123	1.7%
2023	14.13	1870^th	2348	20.4%
2024	10.99	1950^th	2323	16.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alternatives in Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	24.93	940^th	941	0.1%
2022	24.88	1002^nd	1044	4.0%
2023	31.39	749^th	1323	43.4%
2024	41.33	426^th	1350	68.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alternatives in Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	8.68	1934^th	1937	0.2%
2022	9.67	1905^th	1943	2.0%
2023	18.89	1689^th	2247	24.8%
2024	10.91	1927^th	2235	13.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Alternatives in Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	7.88	1843^rd	1858	0.8%
2023	9.44	1925^th	2118	9.1%
2024	9.77	1877^th	2098	10.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Alternatives in Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	9.47	1814^th	1880	3.5%
2022	8.84	1890^th	1916	1.4%
2023	22.05	1557^th	2207	29.5%
2024	11.38	1831^st	2172	15.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alternatives in Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	8.27	1798^th	1814	0.9%
2022	9.18	1821^st	1861	2.1%
2023	14.53	1724^th	2142	19.5%
2024	12.33	1770^th	2125	16.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alternatives in Action

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	2	12	0	168	1	19	202
2020	2	8	0	157	2	2	171
2021	1	8	0	155	1	2	167
2022	1	6	1	140	1	1	150
2023	0	9	0	134	0	0	143
2024	0	8	0	124	0	0	132

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alternatives in Action

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	202	10.0	20.2	94.6
2020	171	n/a	n/a	93.6
2021	167	8.1	20.6	92.2
2022	150	8.5	17.6	89.3
2023	143	8.5	16.8	89.5
2024	132	8.1	16.2	93.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alternatives in Action

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	202	10.0	20.2	94.6
2020	171	n/a	n/a	93.6
2021	167	8.1	20.6	92.2
2022	150	8.5	17.6	89.3
2023	143	8.5	16.8	89.5
2024	132	8.1	16.2	93.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alternatives in Action

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2127^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1870^th of 2348 High schools	20.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alternatives in Action)	3.7	23.1	19.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alternatives in Action)	0	3.7	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	202	143	29.2%
African American	12	9	25%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	168	134	20.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	19	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.6%	89.5%	5%

Schools Near Alternatives in Action

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Alternatives in Action	Public, Charter	9-12	6221 East 17th St.	Oakland	94621	Alameda County	Alternatives in Action District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 748-4314	132	8	16.2	93.9%	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.1%)	124 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11	1950^th of 2323 public high schools	16.1%		14.1	1870^th of 2348 public high schools	20.4%	80			0.0	0.0				20.0	20.0				0.0	0.0
Coliseum College Prep Academy	Public	6-12	1390 66th Ave.	Oakland	94621	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-3232	780	53	14.5	98.2%	12 (1.5%)	120 (15.4%)	609 (78.1%)	22 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.9%)	20.3	1670^th of 2323 public high schools	28.1%		20.4	1698^th of 2348 public high schools	27.7%	28	13.9	23.4		16.8	16.5	15.1	18.0	56.3	22.5	7.4	3.4	11.4	9.4	7.7	$8,968
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1009 66th Ave.	Oakland	94621	Alameda County	Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 567-9631	436	24	17.9	92.9%	3 (0.7%)	68 (15.6%)	343 (78.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (3.7%)	16.2	1783^rd of 2323 public high schools	23.2%		19.2	1718^th of 2348 public high schools	26.8%	65	6.8	3.5		5.1	16.1	17.7	15.3	43.6	23.5	3.2	12.0	6.8	6.6	6.9
Oakland Unity High	Public, Charter	9-12	6038 Brann St.	Oakland	94605	Alameda County	Oakland Unity High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 635-7170	304	17	17.9	97.7%	2 (0.7%)	12 (3.9%)	203 (66.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (28.0%)	70.8	459^th of 2323 public high schools	80.2%		44.9	990^th of 2348 public high schools	57.8%	531		27.7		27.7				78.1	78.1				37.4	37.4
Fremont High	Public	9-12	4610 Foothill Blvd.	Oakland	94601	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2302	1,186	68	17.3	99.4%	38 (3.2%)	186 (15.7%)	874 (73.7%)	35 (3.0%)	6 (0.5%)	22 (1.9%)	24 (2.0%)	10	2020^th of 2323 public high schools	13.0%		11	2002^nd of 2348 public high schools	14.7%	18		5.3	0.0	4.6				12.0	12.0				0.9	0.9	$8,140
LPS Oakland R & D Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	8601 MacArthur Blvd. Bldg. 100	Oakland	94605	Alameda County	LPS Oakland R & D Campus District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 633-0750	218	8	25.7	60.1%	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	207 (95.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	10.8	1961^st of 2323 public high schools	15.6%		14.2	1868^th of 2348 public high schools	20.4%	93		0.0		0.0				20.4	20.4				2.0	2.0
Castlemont High	Public	9-12	8601 MacArthur Blvd.	Oakland	94605	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2301	698	43	16.0	99.3%	7 (1.0%)	201 (28.8%)	425 (60.9%)	15 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.3%)	31 (4.4%)	9.8	2036^th of 2323 public high schools	12.4%		8.2	2191^st of 2348 public high schools	6.7%	155		0.8	0.0	0.7				8.2	8.2				6.4	6.4	$8,367
ARISE High	Public, Charter	9-12	3301 East 12th St. Ste. 205	Oakland	94601	Alameda County	ARISE High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 436-5487	400	26	15.5	78.3%	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	377 (94.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	35.4	1260^th of 2323 public high schools	45.8%		35	1280^th of 2348 public high schools	45.5%	20			8.8	8.8				50.6	50.6				12.8	12.8
LIFE Academy	Public	6-12	2101 35th Ave.	Oakland	94601	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-1335	441	30	14.5	97.7%	2 (0.5%)	16 (3.6%)	402 (91.2%)	13 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	43.3	1041^st of 2323 public high schools	55.2%		40.1	1135^th of 2348 public high schools	51.7%	94	13.1	27.5		19.6	24.6	40.0	52.5	55.4	42.9	16.4	33.3	23.0	25.0	24.4	$7,960
Lighthouse Community Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	444 Hegenberger Rd.	Oakland	94621	Alameda County	Lighthouse Community Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 562-8225	302	18	16.9	93.4%	10 (3.3%)	22 (7.3%)	261 (86.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	27.8	1481^st of 2323 public high schools	36.2%		37.9	1208^th of 2348 public high schools	48.6%	273		16.9		16.7				38.0	38.0				7.0	7.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Alternatives in Action

What is the racial makeup of Alternatives in Action?

Students at Alternatives in Action are 94% Hispanic, 6% African American.

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How many students attend Alternatives in Action?

In the 2023-24 school year, 132 students attended Alternatives in Action.

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Alternatives in Action ranks in the bottom 16.1% of California high schools.

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