Overview

Valley Oaks High (Alternative) School is an alternative school in Petaluma, CA. It is one of 13 schools in Petaluma Joint Union High School District.

School Rating

Valley Oaks High (Alternative) School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
7/10
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ACADEMICS

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Low-Income Students


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Students With Disabilities

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

540 Vallejo Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
School leader: Rebecca Lofton
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) School
    0.0 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • 2 /10
    San Antonio High (Continuation) School
    0.02 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • NA
    RISE Academy
    0.02 miles
    Public district; 7-8
  • 8 /10
    Live Oak Charter School
    0.21 miles
    Public charter; K-8
  • NA
    Play & Learn Pre-School
    0.21 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Children's Corner Day Care Center
    0.24 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Willow Tree School
    0.49 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • 9 /10
    Petaluma Accelerated Charter
    0.54 miles
    Public charter; 7-8
  • 7 /10
    McKinley Elementary School
    0.54 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • 10 /10
    Technology High School
    7.77 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Credo High School
    6.6 miles
    Public charter; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    San Marin High School
    8.26 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Petaluma Accelerated Charter
    0.54 miles
    Public charter; 7-8
  • 9 /10
    Yulupa Elementary School
    13.48 miles
    Public district; K-3
  • 9 /10
    Liberty Elementary School
    5.09 miles
    Public charter; 1-6
  • 8 /10
    Live Oak Charter School
    0.21 miles
    Public charter; K-8
  • 8 /10
    Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
    14.56 miles
    Public charter; K-7
  • 8 /10
    Loma Verde Elementary School
    12.77 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 8 /10
    Novato High School
    10.74 miles
    Public district; 9-12