- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Petaluma, CA
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Valley Oaks High (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063025005439
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Petaluma · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for California
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Oaks High (Alternative) ranks #2 of 3 schools in Petaluma, CA.
School address
District: Petaluma Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 063025005439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+56.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 063025005439 · Petaluma, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
43 enr · 14.3:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Casa Grande High (1,653 students)
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+56.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Casa Grande Hi
Casa Grande High
1,653 students
- Petaluma High
Petaluma High
1,193 students
- Kenilworth Jun
Kenilworth Junior High
812 students
- Mary Collins C 494
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
494 students
- Petaluma Junio 454
Petaluma Junior High
454 students
- This school 43
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
43 students
What this shows Valley Oaks High (Alternative) reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Oaks High (Alternative) compares
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How Valley Oaks High (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Petaluma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenilworth Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Petaluma Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Oaks High (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Petaluma
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 (~43 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
How many students attend Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) has 43 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Petaluma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is 14.3:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 9% 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 Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
16.0% of students at Valley Oaks High (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Valley Oaks High (Alternative) is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Petaluma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Oaks High (Alternative)?
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Valley Oaks High (Alternative) rank among schools in Petaluma?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Oaks High (Alternative) ranks #2 of 3 schools in Petaluma, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Petaluma on the city page.
What other schools are in Petaluma Joint Union High?
Besides Valley Oaks High (Alternative), Petaluma Joint Union High also operates Casa Grande High (1,653 students), Petaluma High (1,193 students), and Kenilworth Junior High (812 students). See the Petaluma Joint Union High district page for the complete list.