Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

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Valley Oaks High (Alternative) ranks 794 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is a small public high school in Petaluma, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of just 25 students. As an alternative high school, it is part of the Petaluma Joint Union High School District, which is ranked 447 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley Oaks High (Alternative) has seen fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 374 out of 2,354 California high schools in 2011-2012 to 947 out of 2,348 in 2022-2023. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, except for a brief period of 4-star ratings in 2015-2016 and 2014-2015. Compared to nearby schools like Technology High and San Marin High, Valley Oaks has a lower statewide ranking and rating, but performs better than lower-performing schools like San Antonio High (Continuation).

The school's graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 65.4% in 2018-2019 to 100% in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, while its dropout rates have also varied, from 0% in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 to 18.8% in 2022-2023. Valley Oaks has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 56% in 2017-2018 to 85.7% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than nearby schools. The school's test score performance has been mixed, with some years showing higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy compared to the district and state, but lower rates in Mathematics and Science. Overall, Valley Oaks High (Alternative) appears to be facing challenges in student engagement and academic achievement, but its small size and alternative school setting may also present unique opportunities for targeted support and interventions.

Detail:

Public 7-12

540 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952-3364

(707) 778-4794

District: Petaluma Joint Union High

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,725

Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Number of students: 25

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.0%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Not Specified:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2012 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58. (See more...)

Compare Details Valley Oaks High (Alternative) ranks better than 65.8% of high schools in California. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Petaluma Joint Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.21. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Valley Oaks High (Alternative) 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68%), Hispanic (16%), American Indian (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Petaluma Joint Union High School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is 7.8, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Petaluma Joint Union High School District! (See more...)

Compare Valley Oaks High (Alternative) employs 3.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is $11,725. 3 high schools in the Petaluma Joint Union High School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Valley Oaks High (Alternative) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Oaks High (Alternative) 794^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Valley Oaks High (Alternative) in the ranking list.)

Petaluma Joint Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Petaluma Joint Union High 447^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2005	45.45	889^th	1777	50.0%
2012	58.00	876^th	2259	61.2%

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

Rank History for Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

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Rank History for all high school students at Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	93.27	7^th	1653	99.6%
2005	15.51	1555^th	1901	18.2%
2006	72.39	237^th	1968	88.0%
2007	66.99	314^th	2063	84.8%
2008	63.91	396^th	2117	81.3%
2009	45.61	866^th	2238	61.3%
2010	58.85	541^st	2281	76.3%
2011	57.19	612^th	2367	74.1%
2012	66.77	374^th	2354	84.1%
2013	66.20	387^th	2426	84.0%
2015	70.84	530^th	1994	73.4%
2016	71.49	531^st	2039	74.0%
2017	54.03	932^nd	2021	53.9%
2018	66.99	662^nd	2017	67.2%
2023	46.77	947^th	2348	59.7%
2024	53.21	794^th	2323	65.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	59.14	737^th	1760	58.1%
2023	41.65	1035^th	2118	51.1%
2024	40.06	1078^th	2098	48.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	58.92	543^rd	1173	53.7%
2023	37.86	796^th	1434	44.5%
2024	45.76	661^st	1406	53.0%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	112	4	3	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	135
1996	112	4	3	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	135
1997	130	0	5	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	147
1998	116	2	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	128
1999	97	3	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	107
2000	123	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2001	103	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
2002	72	4	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	86
2003	72	4	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	86
2004	94	4	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
2005	93	1	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2006	100	4	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2007	77	2	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	1	91
2008	82	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	91
2009	76	1	4	6	0	0	3	0	90
2010	66	2	4	17	0	0	0	0	89
2011	61	0	2	17	0	0	2	0	82
2012	46	1	2	16	0	0	1	0	66
2013	57	3	5	16	1	0	3	0	85
2014	52	0	2	10	1	0	5	0	70
2015	47	0	1	12	0	0	5	0	65
2016	55	0	1	11	0	1	5	0	73
2017	44	0	4	15	1	0	3	0	67
2018	37	0	3	17	0	0	2	0	59
2019	28	1	0	7	0	0	0	0	36
2020	27	1	2	7	0	0	0	0	37
2021	27	0	0	12	2	0	0	0	41
2022	29	0	1	22	1	0	3	2	58
2023	17	0	1	4	1	0	0	2	25

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	135	3.0	45.0	0
1996	135	3.0	45.0	0
1997	147	4.0	36.8	0
1998	128	4.5	28.4	0
1999	107	4.0	26.8	0
2000	130	4.5	28.9	0
2001	112	5.0	22.4	0
2002	86	4.0	21.5	2.3
2003	86	4.0	21.5	2.3
2004	106	4.2	25.2	2.8
2005	103	4.5	22.9	1.9
2006	118	4.7	25.1	1.7
2007	91	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	91	4.7	19.4	2.2
2009	90	4.7	19.1	7.8
2010	89	4.7	18.9	5.6
2011	82	n/a	n/a	36.6
2012	66	5.4	12.2	n/a
2013	85	5.3	16.0	32.9
2014	70	5.5	12.7	35.7
2015	65	5.0	13.0	46.2
2016	73	4.0	18.2	39.7
2017	67	4.1	16.3	32.8
2018	59	4.3	13.7	23.7
2019	36	3.9	9.2	22.2
2020	37	n/a	n/a	13.5
2021	41	3.9	10.5	24.4
2022	58	3.6	16.1	36.2
2023	25	3.1	7.8	28

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 Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	135	3.0	45.0	0
1996	135	3.0	45.0	0
1997	147	4.0	36.8	0
1998	128	4.5	28.4	0
1999	107	4.0	26.8	0
2000	130	4.5	28.9	0
2001	112	5.0	22.4	0
2002	86	4.0	21.5	2.3
2003	86	4.0	21.5	2.3
2004	106	4.2	25.2	2.8
2005	103	4.5	22.9	1.9
2006	118	4.7	25.1	1.7
2007	91	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	91	4.7	19.4	2.2
2009	90	4.7	19.1	7.8
2010	89	4.7	18.9	5.6
2011	82	n/a	n/a	36.6
2012	66	5.4	12.2	n/a
2013	85	5.3	16.0	32.9
2014	70	5.5	12.7	35.7
2015	65	5.0	13.0	46.2
2016	73	4.0	18.2	39.7
2017	67	4.1	16.3	32.8
2018	59	4.3	13.7	23.7
2019	36	3.9	9.2	22.2
2020	37	n/a	n/a	13.5
2021	41	3.9	10.5	24.4
2022	58	3.6	16.1	36.2
2023	25	3.1	7.8	28

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,725

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	36	25	30.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	7	4	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	28	17	39.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.2%	28%	5.8%

Schools Near Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

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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 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)	Public	7-12	540 Vallejo St.	Petaluma	94952	Sonoma County	Petaluma Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 778-4794	25	3	7.8	28.0%	17 (68.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.0%)	1 (4.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.2	794^th of 2323 public high schools	65.8%		46.8	947^th of 2348 public high schools	59.7%	153	28.6		26.3	64.7	59.1	17.7	18.2	$11,725
San Antonio High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	500 Vallejo St.	Petaluma	94952	Sonoma County	Petaluma Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 778-4758	86	7	13.0	65.1%	31 (36.0%)	1 (1.2%)	48 (55.8%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	9.1	2087^th of 2323 public high schools	10.2%		12.8	1914^th of 2348 public high schools	18.5%	173	0.0		0.0	16.7	16.7	0.0	0.0	$15,920
Petaluma High	Public	9-12	201 Fair St.	Petaluma	94952	Sonoma County	Petaluma Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 778-4651	1,220	58	21.2	39.8%	752 (61.6%)	12 (1.0%)	361 (29.6%)	30 (2.5%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	45 (3.7%)	63.2	576^th of 2323 public high schools	75.2%		78.4	359^th of 2348 public high schools	84.7%	217	36.3		36.3	55.8	55.8	28.3	28.3	$7,891
Carpe Diem High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	199 Fair St.	Petaluma	94952	Sonoma County	Petaluma Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 778-4796	31	2	15.5	61.3%	21 (67.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (22.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)								$15,572
Sonoma Mountain High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	299 Casa Grande Rd.	Petaluma	94954	Sonoma County	Petaluma Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 778-4738	23	2	11.5	60.9%	8 (34.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (39.1%)	1 (4.3%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.0%)								(n/a)								$17,425
Casa Grande High	Public	9-12	333 Casa Grande Rd.	Petaluma	94954	Sonoma County	Petaluma Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 778-4677	1,710	77	22.2	44.7%	733 (42.9%)	17 (1.0%)	768 (44.9%)	80 (4.7%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	99 (5.8%)	65	548^th of 2323 public high schools	76.4%		68.8	502^nd of 2348 public high schools	78.6%	46	38.4	15.8	37.3	61.5	61.5	25.7	25.7	$7,467
Credo High	Public, Charter	9-12	1300 Valley House Dr. Ste. 100	Rohnert Park	94928	Sonoma County	Credo High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 664-0600	439	28	15.4	31.9%	298 (67.9%)	2 (0.5%)	65 (14.8%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (11.6%)	91.5	135^th of 2323 public high schools	94.2%		93.4	120^th of 2348 public high schools	94.9%	15		62.7	62.7	75.0	75.0	50.6	50.6
Technology High	Public	9-12	550 Bonnie Ave.	Rohnert Park	94928	Sonoma County	Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 792-4825	329	16	20.9	15.8%	199 (60.5%)	6 (1.8%)	58 (17.6%)	31 (9.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.0%)	98.4	21^st of 2323 public high schools	99.1%		99	16^th of 2348 public high schools	99.3%	5	77.8		77.8	96.3	96.3	67.9	67.9	$5,173
El Camino High	Public	9-12	5450 Snyder Ln.	Rohnert Park	94928	Sonoma County	Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 792-4750	60	2	30.0	56.7%	18 (30.0%)	2 (3.3%)	34 (56.7%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.7%)	17	1755^th of 2323 public high schools	24.5%		10	2062^nd of 2348 public high schools	12.2%	307		6.7	5.3
Rancho Cotate High	Public	9-12	5450 Snyder Ln.	Rohnert Park	94928	Sonoma County	Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 792-4750	1,611	74	21.7	35.5%	559 (34.7%)	32 (2.0%)	787 (48.9%)	57 (3.5%)	12 (0.7%)	10 (0.6%)	151 (9.4%)	34.8	1288^th of 2323 public high schools	44.6%		43.7	1023^rd of 2348 public high schools	56.4%	265		14.9	15.5	43.8	43.8	11.5	11.5	$6,974

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

How many students attend Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 25 students attended Valley Oaks High (Alternative).

Is Valley Oaks High (Alternative) a good school?

Valley Oaks High (Alternative) ranks 794^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Valley Oaks High (Alternative) in?

Petaluma Joint Union High

What is the racial makeup of Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?

Students at Valley Oaks High (Alternative) are 68% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Not Specified, 4% Asian, 4% American Indian.

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