- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Ramon, CA
Venture (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Venture (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063513008976
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venture (Alternative) earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools.
- #1 of 19
- public schools in San Ramon · Resource Index
- 81
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for California
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Venture (Alternative) has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Venture (Alternative) ranks #1 of 19 public schools in San Ramon, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513008976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Venture (Alternative) shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-35.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 063513008976 · San Ramon, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 4.7:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 81
Nearest enrollment peer: Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students)
Venture (Alternative) shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-35.2%). Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Venture (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dougherty Vall
Dougherty Valley High
3,039 students
- California Hig
California High
2,894 students
- Monte Vista Hi
Monte Vista High
2,042 students
- San Ramon Vall
San Ramon Valley High
2,036 students
- Windemere Ranc 1,011
Windemere Ranch Middle
1,011 students
- This school 61
Venture (Alternative)
61 students
What this shows Venture (Alternative) reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Venture (Alternative) compares
Venture (Alternative) 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 | 4.7:1 | ▼ 78% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 78% 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.
Funding equity
$15,351
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 34 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 52.5%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Asian 13.1%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Venture (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Ramon Valley Unified reports $15,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Venture (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Ramon Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Venture (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,894
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~61 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Venture (Alternative)
How many students attend Venture (Alternative)?
Venture (Alternative) has 61 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Ramon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venture (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Venture (Alternative) is 4.7:1, which is 78% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% 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 Venture (Alternative)?
15.6% of students at Venture (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venture (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Venture (Alternative) is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in San Ramon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venture (Alternative)?
Venture (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Venture (Alternative) rank among public schools in San Ramon?
By Resource Investment Index, Venture (Alternative) ranks #1 of 19 public schools in San Ramon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in San Ramon on the city page.
What other schools are in San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides Venture (Alternative), San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), California High (2,894 students), and Monte Vista High (2,042 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.