Serving 107 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oak Knoll Alternative ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Knoll Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Oak Knoll Alternative's student population of 107 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Knoll Alternative ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Knoll Alternative is 0.42, which is less 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
#6119 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Charter Oak Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chargers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Knoll Alternative's ranking?
Oak Knoll Alternative is ranked #6119 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Knoll Alternative?
The graduation rate of Oak Knoll Alternative is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oak Knoll Alternative?
107 students attend Oak Knoll Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Oak Knoll Alternative students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Knoll Alternative?
Oak Knoll Alternative has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Knoll Alternative offer ?
Oak Knoll Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Oak Knoll Alternative part of?
Oak Knoll Alternative is part of Charter Oak Unified School District.
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