Carpe Diem High (Continuation School) vs. Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Should you attend Carpe Diem High (Continuation School) or Valley Oaks High (Alternative)? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carpe Diem High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 24 students in grades 9-12, Carpe Diem High (Continuation School) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 39 students in grades 7-12, Valley Oaks High (Alternative) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
24 students
39 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
33% | 67%
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2505 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#3871 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
21-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
1
Grade 8 Students
-
2
Grade 9 Students
-
3
Grade 10 Students
-
2
Grade 11 Students
11
13
Grade 12 Students
13
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
19%
17%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
76%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
15%
