Wilson Alternative

Summary:

Wilson Alternative is an alternative public school located in Santa Clara, CA, serving grades KG-12 with a total enrollment of 163 students. It is part of the Santa Clara Unified School District, which is ranked 406 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilson Alternative appears to be facing significant challenges in terms of student outcomes, with low graduation rates ranging from 36.2% to 69.1% over the past 5 years, much lower than the state average of around 85% and the Santa Clara Unified district average of around 60%. The school also has had high dropout rates, ranging from 7.3% to 39.1%, and very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.9% to 65.4%, all of which are significantly higher than state and district averages. Additionally, Wilson Alternative students perform significantly below their peers in the Santa Clara Unified district and the state on standardized tests across all subjects and grade levels.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay and Ocean Grove Charter, Wilson Alternative generally performs worse on key metrics like graduation rates and dropout rates. The data suggests that Wilson Alternative could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues contributing to the poor student outcomes, such as strategies to improve attendance, provide more personalized academic support, and address the unique needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 1840 Benton St.
       Santa Clara, CA  95050-5215


(408) 423-3600

District: Santa Clara Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1404th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,779 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  163

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.3%
Asian:
19.6%
White:
17.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilson Alternative is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wilson Alternative ranks worse than 60.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wilson Alternative who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Wilson Alternative is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.3%), Asian (19.6%), White (17.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Alternative is 9.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Alternative is $14,779.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Wilson Alternative:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Alternative 1404th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Wilson Alternative in the ranking list.)

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Santa Clara Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Clara Unified 406th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilson Alternative

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 38.19 1160th 1999 42.0%
2022 90.56 270th 2740 90.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wilson Alternative

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Rank History for all high school students at Wilson Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.88 639th 1653 61.3%
2005 59.40 421st 1901 77.9%
2006 30.60 1075th 1968 45.4%
2007 29.70 1141st 2063 44.7%
2008 20.84 1511th 2117 28.6%
2009 36.69 1133rd 2238 49.4%
2010 27.15 1357th 2281 40.5%
2011 30.24 1308th 2367 44.7%
2012 19.40 1649th 2354 29.9%
2013 16.63 1800th 2426 25.8%
2015 29.67 1348th 1994 32.4%
2016 27.33 1412th 2039 30.8%
2017 29.87 1384th 2021 31.5%
2018 19.28 1517th 2017 24.8%
2019 39.18 1228th 2133 42.4%
2022 35.11 1302nd 2123 38.7%
2023 50.20 860th 2348 63.4%
2024 30.65 1404th 2323 39.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.32 1452nd 1862 22.0%
2019 31.07 1338th 1937 30.9%
2022 29.34 1373rd 1943 29.3%
2023 41.80 1093rd 2247 51.4%
2024 19.45 1666th 2235 25.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Wilson Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.59 1392nd 1760 20.9%
2019 31.91 1240th 1833 32.4%
2022 28.95 1299th 1858 30.1%
2023 37.51 1158th 2118 45.3%
2024 8.14 1953rd 2098 6.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wilson Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.94 1442nd 1834 21.4%
2019 39.52 1091st 1880 42.0%
2022 35.38 1160th 1916 39.5%
2023 68.12 488th 2207 77.9%
2024 54.24 711th 2172 67.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Wilson Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.99 1322nd 1742 24.1%
2019 22.40 1371st 1814 24.4%
2022 28.79 1344th 1861 27.8%
2023 36.64 1203rd 2142 43.8%
2024 18.20 1619th 2125 23.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wilson Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.87 1087th 1173 7.3%
2019 63.35 440th 1222 64.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Wilson Alternative

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 491 27 101 224 0 n/a n/a 0 843
1989 767 43 460 392 0 n/a n/a 0 1662
1990 628 48 459 362 0 n/a n/a 0 1497
1991 493 36 612 290 3 n/a n/a 0 1434
1992 371 41 604 282 3 n/a n/a 0 1301
1993 150 19 75 89 3 n/a n/a 0 336
1994 182 21 21 127 2 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 140 28 26 92 3 n/a n/a 0 289
1996 140 28 26 92 3 n/a n/a 0 289
1997 118 13 34 77 6 n/a n/a 0 248
1998 184 18 53 125 7 n/a n/a 0 387
1999 230 24 70 140 6 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 168 15 70 131 4 n/a n/a 0 388
2001 167 12 48 117 7 n/a n/a 0 351
2002 128 6 38 100 1 n/a n/a 0 273
2003 128 6 38 100 1 n/a n/a 0 273
2004 113 10 48 93 5 n/a n/a 9 278
2005 129 6 35 97 4 n/a n/a 16 287
2006 108 12 53 96 3 n/a n/a 9 281
2007 141 23 63 148 5 n/a n/a 19 399
2008 136 27 48 176 6 n/a n/a 0 393
2009 110 20 50 156 4 7 19 0 366
2010 106 11 34 162 2 4 8 0 327
2011 105 13 25 164 0 3 13 0 323
2012 102 11 29 180 1 5 13 0 341
2013 79 15 31 172 2 4 7 0 310
2014 73 14 32 158 3 6 10 0 296
2015 71 12 25 141 1 2 7 0 259
2016 67 6 21 124 1 3 5 0 227
2017 57 6 25 134 1 4 7 0 234
2018 52 9 26 113 2 6 11 0 219
2019 60 13 34 126 4 5 12 0 254
2020 56 6 40 118 2 2 9 0 233
2021 38 7 24 83 1 0 7 0 160
2022 68 9 137 130 2 0 22 0 368
2023 29 4 32 82 0 0 15 1 163

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilson Alternative

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 843 1.0 843.0 n/a
1989 1662 0.0 0.0 n/a
1990 1497 0.0 0.0 n/a
1991 1434 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 1301 n/a n/a n/a
1993 336 18.9 17.8 0
1994 353 4.3 82.1 0
1995 289 10.0 28.9 6.6
1996 289 10.0 28.9 6.6
1997 248 8.6 28.8 69.8
1998 387 9.6 40.3 7.2
1999 470 9.8 48.0 15.7
2000 388 10.6 36.6 8.8
2001 351 10.7 32.8 24.2
2002 273 9.9 27.6 22
2003 273 9.9 27.6 22
2004 278 9.8 28.4 40.9
2005 287 10.8 26.6 39.1
2006 281 10.4 27.0 41.9
2007 399 16.2 24.6 57.6
2008 393 13.6 28.9 34.6
2009 366 17.3 16.6 41.5
2010 327 12.1 27.0 56.6
2011 323 n/a n/a 32.2
2012 341 16.7 20.4 n/a
2013 310 15.9 19.4 56.5
2014 296 16.5 17.9 54.7
2015 259 14.0 18.5 44.8
2016 227 14.0 16.2 54.2
2017 234 11.2 20.8 47.4
2018 219 10.4 21.0 64.4
2019 254 10.0 25.3 53.9
2020 233 n/a n/a 50.2
2021 160 14.0 11.4 51.9
2022 368 23.0 15.9 31.3
2023 163 16.3 9.9 49.1

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 Wilson Alternative

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 843 1.0 843.0 n/a
1989 1662 0.0 0.0 n/a
1990 1497 0.0 0.0 n/a
1991 1434 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 1301 n/a n/a n/a
1993 336 18.9 17.8 0
1994 353 4.3 82.1 0
1995 289 10.0 28.9 6.6
1996 289 10.0 28.9 6.6
1997 248 8.6 28.8 69.8
1998 387 9.6 40.3 7.2
1999 470 9.8 48.0 15.7
2000 388 10.6 36.6 8.8
2001 351 10.7 32.8 24.2
2002 273 9.9 27.6 22
2003 273 9.9 27.6 22
2004 278 9.8 28.4 40.9
2005 287 10.8 26.6 39.1
2006 281 10.4 27.0 41.9
2007 399 16.2 24.6 57.6
2008 393 13.6 28.9 34.6
2009 366 17.3 16.6 41.5
2010 327 12.1 27.0 56.6
2011 323 n/a n/a 32.2
2012 341 16.7 20.4 n/a
2013 310 15.9 19.4 56.5
2014 296 16.5 17.9 54.7
2015 259 14.0 18.5 44.8
2016 227 14.0 16.2 54.2
2017 234 11.2 20.8 47.4
2018 219 10.4 21.0 64.4
2019 254 10.0 25.3 53.9
2020 233 n/a n/a 50.2
2021 160 14.0 11.4 51.9
2022 368 23.0 15.9 31.3
2023 163 16.3 9.9 49.1

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 Wilson Alternative

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,779

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Alternative

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 1228th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 860th of 2348 High schools
 20.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilson Alternative)45.251.7
 6.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)63.767.8
 4.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Alternative)11.111.1
   11th Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)41.140.4
 0.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Wilson Alternative)15.430.8
 15.4%
   12th Grade Science (Santa Clara Unified)36.942.8
 5.9%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students254163
 35.8%
African American134
 69.2%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian3432
 5.9%
Hispanic12682
 34.9%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White6029
 51.7%
Two or More Races1215
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.9%49.1%
 4.9%


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Wilson Alternative ranks 1404th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 163 students attended Wilson Alternative.

Students at Wilson Alternative are 50% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 18% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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