How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Petaluma High | Valley Oaks High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Petaluma, CA | Petaluma, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | 43 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.0% | 16.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Petaluma High | Valley Oaks High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.2% | 68.3% |
| African American | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.4% | 19.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 7.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Petaluma High | Valley Oaks High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 298.3:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.8% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.