Valley Oaks High (Alternative)

www.valleyoaksschool.org

43 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Valley Oaks High School in Petaluma, California, serves as an alternative education campus within the Petaluma City Schools district. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a more flexible, personalized, or non-traditional learning environment than what is offered at a comprehensive high school. By providing smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum, the school aims to help students address credit deficiencies and achieve the requirements necessary for graduation in a supportive setting.

Beyond its academic program, Valley Oaks emphasizes individualized attention and student-teacher relationships to foster a sense of belonging and academic success. The school focuses on building a bridge for students to reach their post-secondary goals, whether those include attending college, pursuing vocational training, or entering the workforce. Its approach is centered on empowering students to take ownership of their educational paths while providing the structure and resources needed to overcome obstacles and complete their high school diploma.

Total Students

5.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
28 (68.3%)
Hispanic
8 (19.5%)
Two or More
3 (7.3%)
Black
1 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Petaluma Joint Union High
Phone:	(707)778-4794
Website:	http://www.valleyoaksschool.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Grade	Student Count
Grade 8	1
Grade 9	5
Grade 10	6
Grade 11	10
Grade 12	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	18	41.9%
Male	23	53.5%
Not Specified	2	4.6%

High School 9th - 12th