- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irvine, CA
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Education-San Joaquin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 068450009467
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.9:1
- small classes for California
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Education-San Joaquin High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Irvine, CA.
School address
District: Irvine Unified · California
NCES ID 068450009467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-39.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 068450009467 · Irvine, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 5.9:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Portola High (2,693 students)
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-39.0%). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portola High
Portola High
2,693 students
- University Hig
University High
2,307 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
2,244 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,232 students
- Irvine High
Irvine High
1,964 students
- This school 88
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High
88 students
What this shows Alternative Education-San Joaquin High reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative Education-San Joaquin High compares
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.9:1 | ▼ 73% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 44 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.8%
Asian 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Alternative Education-San Joaquin High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irvine Unified reports $14,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alternative Education-San Joaquin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvine High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative Education-San Joaquin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,232
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Irvine
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alternative Education-San Joaquin High
How many students attend Alternative Education-San Joaquin High?
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High has 88 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Irvine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Education-San Joaquin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Education-San Joaquin High is 5.9:1, which is 73% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alternative Education-San Joaquin High?
27.5% of students at Alternative Education-San Joaquin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Education-San Joaquin High?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Education-San Joaquin High is White at 36.8% of enrollment, in Irvine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Education-San Joaquin High?
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alternative Education-San Joaquin High rank among schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Education-San Joaquin High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Irvine, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irvine on the city page.
What other schools are in Irvine Unified?
Besides Alternative Education-San Joaquin High, Irvine Unified also operates Portola High (2,693 students), University High (2,307 students), and Northwood High (2,244 students). See the Irvine Unified district page for the complete list.