Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Venture (Alternative) ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venture (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Venture (Alternative)'s student population of 128 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Venture (Alternative) ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Venture (Alternative) is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venture (Alternative)'s ranking?
Venture (Alternative) is ranked #657 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venture (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Venture (Alternative) is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Venture (Alternative)?
128 students attend Venture (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Venture (Alternative) students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venture (Alternative)?
Venture (Alternative) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Venture (Alternative) offer ?
Venture (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Venture (Alternative) part of?
Venture (Alternative) is part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
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