At a glance
Reported students
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
115
Valley Oaks High (Alternative): 43 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
8:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 59
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Petaluma. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Petaluma Joint Union High. NCES reports 43 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.6%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
- 1How do the reported 8:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.2%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.1%
- Hispanic18.6%
- Black2.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Petaluma Joint Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sonoma Mountain High (Necessary Small School)
High · Grades 10–12
21 reported students
San Antonio High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
65 reported students
Carpe Diem High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
19 reported students
Petaluma High
High · Grades 09–12
1,193 reported students
Casa Grande High
High · Grades 09–12
1,653 reported students
Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter
Middle · Grades 07–08
31 reported students
Public schools near Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio High (Continuation) High · Petaluma Joint Union High | 09–12 | 65 | under 0.1 mi |
| Petaluma High High · Petaluma Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,193 | 1.2 mi |
| Carpe Diem High (Continuation) High · Petaluma Joint Union High | 09–12 | 19 | 1.2 mi |
| Sonoma Mountain High (Necessary Small School) High · Petaluma Joint Union High | 10–12 | 21 | 1.6 mi |
| Casa Grande High High · Petaluma Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,653 | 1.7 mi |
| Credo High High · Charter · Credo High District | 09–12 | 441 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
What grades does Valley Oaks High (Alternative) serve?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Petaluma Joint Union High.
How many students attend Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) reported 43 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 59 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
The calculated ratio is 8:1, based on 43 students and 5.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valley Oaks High (Alternative) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Petaluma Joint Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valley Oaks High (Alternative) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Valley Oaks High (Alternative) in?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is part of Petaluma Joint Union High, based in Petaluma, CA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include San Antonio High (Continuation) (under 0.1 mi), Petaluma High (1.2 mi), Carpe Diem High (Continuation) (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.