Below Average
#8369 of 9,539 schools in CA
Liberty Alternative
High School · San Jose Unified · San Jose, CA
A San Jose Unified high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4849 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136
- Math 1% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 12% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Liberty Alternative score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 6% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (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 29 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Liberty Alternative 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 San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), 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
$143,696
Median home value
$1,104,300
Median rent
$2,750/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunderson HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 827 | Compare → |
| Cambrian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Broadway HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Pine Hill School (second Start Learning Disabilities)Private · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Jose Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #34 of 41
- District spending per student
- $17,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Alternative is listed in San Jose Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Alternative
Liberty Alternative is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of San Jose Unified, serving approximately 362 students in grades 6th-12th with a 30.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,369 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Alternative
What grades does Liberty Alternative serve?
Liberty Alternative serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Liberty Alternative?
Liberty Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Alternative is 30.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Alternative rank in CA?
Liberty Alternative ranks #8,369 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Liberty Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Liberty Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Alternative has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Liberty Alternative a charter school?
No, Liberty Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty Alternative a Title I school?
No, Liberty Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Alternative?
63.0% of students at Liberty Alternative 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.9%
- Phone
- (408) 535-6539
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95136)
- 47,157
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 95136; 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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