Excellent
#335 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High
School · Irvine Unified · Irvine, CA
An Irvine Unified school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3387 Barranca Pkwy., Irvine, CA 92606
- Math 41% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alternative Education-san Joaquin High score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 62% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alternative Education-san Joaquin High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,479/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$140,790
Median home value
$1,046,700
Median rent
$2,845/mo
College educated
66.4%
Homeownership
37.6%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Occs:chep/pchsEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 334 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Irvine Unified
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #1 of 43
- District spending per student
- $14,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High is listed in Irvine Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alternative Education-san Joaquin High
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High is a public school in Irvine, CA, part of Irvine Unified, serving approximately 111 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alternative Education-san Joaquin High
What grades does Alternative Education-san Joaquin High serve?
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Alternative Education-san Joaquin High?
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Education-san Joaquin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Education-san Joaquin High is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alternative Education-san Joaquin High rank in CA?
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High ranks #335 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alternative Education-san Joaquin High's MySchoolScout rating?
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alternative Education-san Joaquin High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alternative Education-san Joaquin High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alternative Education-san Joaquin High a charter school?
No, Alternative Education-san Joaquin High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alternative Education-san Joaquin High a Title I school?
No, Alternative Education-san Joaquin High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alternative Education-san Joaquin High?
33.3% of students at Alternative Education-san Joaquin High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 936-7440
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92606)
- 24,499
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92606; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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