Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Live Oak 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Live Oak Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Live Oak Alternative's student population of 58 students has grown by 141% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Live Oak 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 Live Oak Alternative is 0.54, 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
#6910 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Live Oak Alternative's ranking?
Live Oak Alternative is ranked #6910 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Live Oak Alternative?
The graduation rate of Live Oak Alternative is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Live Oak Alternative?
58 students attend Live Oak Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Live Oak Alternative students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Live Oak Alternative?
Live Oak Alternative has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Live Oak Alternative offer ?
Live Oak Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Live Oak Alternative part of?
Live Oak Alternative is part of Live Oak Unified School District.
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