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Alternatives In Action School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 132 students in Alternatives In Action School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏ in Alternatives In Action School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,357 Schools
# Students
132 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alternatives In Action School District, which is ranked #1663 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1929 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Graduation Rate
65%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
94%
56%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
n/a
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,621 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,212 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,621
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,212
$18,395
Best Alternatives In Action School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alternatives In Action
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6221 East 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 748-4314
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 748-4314
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alternatives In Action School District?
Alternatives In Action School District manages 1 public schools serving 132 students.
What is the rank of Alternatives In Action School District?
Alternatives In Action School District is ranked #1663 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alternatives In Action School District?
94% of Alternatives In Action School District students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alternatives In Action School District?
Alternatives In Action School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alternatives In Action School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,212 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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