Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School's student population of 88 students has grown by 252% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Campus Size
9 acres
School Motto
Every day is a new day to succeed
School Rankings
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School's ranking?
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School is ranked #1139 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School often compared to?
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School?
The graduation rate of Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School?
88 students attend Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School?
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School offer ?
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School part of?
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School located?
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School is located in the Westpark neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Westpark.
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