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Valley Oak Online Learning Academy

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

1693^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California Alternative Schools

Better than 22% of California alternative schools

Summary

Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is a small, online public school serving just 57 students in grades K-12 within the Oakdale Joint Unified school district, offering a flexible alternative to traditional classroom settings.

The school's online model presents a unique profile, characterized by an exceptionally high student-to-teacher ratio and a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, which is more than double the state average. While graduation rates are relatively strong, academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics, is notably low compared to other schools. This suggests the school may successfully help students persist to graduation through alternative pathways, even if standardized test scores do not reflect high academic mastery. The school serves a population with a moderate level of economic need.

When compared to nearby alternative programs, Valley Oak's structure stands out. For instance, Keyes to Learning Charter achieves better academic outcomes with a lower student-teacher ratio, and Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley, another online school, reports a very low chronic absenteeism rate. This indicates that Valley Oak's specific challenges with engagement and academic proficiency may be related to its particular implementation rather than the nature of online learning itself. The school appears to fill a specific niche for students needing maximum scheduling flexibility.

Students ?

63.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,694

Per pupil spending ?

56.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Hinkley Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361-3609

(209) 847-3097

District: Oakdale Joint Unified

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

Hispanic:

42.1%

African American:

1.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 26th percentile in 2011 → 22nd in 2025

Strengths

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (15% vs 41% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 19% California)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school15%

District avg41%

California avg41%

1,693^rd of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Bottom 22%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

768^th of 1,543Oakdale Joint Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	20.0	1693 of 2162	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.7	1278 of 2159	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.3	1214 of 2170	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	7.5	2123 of 2123	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	18.7	1529 of 2021	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	16.0	1567 of 1994	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	13.9	1943 of 2426	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.8	1585 of 2354	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	17.0	1759 of 2367	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	23.7	1470 of 2281	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	35.5	1175 of 2238	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	22.9	1416 of 2117	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	14.7	1727 of 2063	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	21.5	1355 of 1968	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	36.8	885 of 1901	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	20.8	1241 of 1653	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	8.8	1930 of 2013	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	15.4	1605 of 1942	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	7.6	1064 of 1155	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

Male (2025)17th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)8th percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)4th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy30%-18 vs state

Science14%-18 vs state

Mathematics0%-37 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	200 Hinkley Ave.	Oakdale	95361	Stanislaus County	Oakdale Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(209) 847-3097	57	1	63.3	56.1%	30 (52.6%)	1 (1.8%)	24 (42.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)								(n/a)			15.4		14.3							31.8	30.4							0.0	0.0							$11,694	$11,332	$362
Escalon Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1520 Yosemite Ave.	Escalon	95320	San Joaquin County	Escalon Charter Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 838-3591	368	15	24.5	22.6%	234 (63.6%)	3 (0.8%)	110 (29.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.6%)								(n/a)	37.1				41.7	56.0	47.4	42.9	50.0	66.7			54.4	52.0	36.8	40.0	28.6	44.4			38.5	65.0	70.0	82.5	67.5	67.5	70.0
Connecting Waters Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	12420 Bentley St.	Waterford	95386	Stanislaus County	Connecting Waters Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 874-1119	776	41	18.7	54.6%	339 (43.7%)	14 (1.8%)	271 (34.9%)	68 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (10.4%)								(n/a)	23.9	31.9	17.9		25.0	23.4	50.0	34.8	43.6	53.3	43.5	52.2	44.0	33.3	30.8	23.9	20.6	23.3	23.2	13.0	23.3	45.7	54.3	71.4	51.4	50.0	51.4
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2000 West Briggsmore Ave.	Modesto	95350	Stanislaus County	Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 874-1119	776	44	17.7	53.0%	380 (49.0%)	7 (0.9%)	258 (33.2%)	26 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	100 (12.9%)								(n/a)	23.4	20.3	27.9		24.9	32.1	27.1	44.7	36.4	35.0	45.8	60.7	40.7	34.0	22.9	21.3	18.2	33.3	17.0	21.3	24.0	42.5	50.0	62.5	47.5	67.5	45.0	$23,284	$23,110	$174
Stanislaus County Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	1336 Stonum Rd.	Modesto	95351	Stanislaus County	Stanislaus County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 541-2217	462	45	10.3	55.8%	118 (25.5%)	26 (5.6%)	255 (55.2%)	18 (3.9%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (8.0%)								(n/a)					0.0	6.7			16.7				9.8	5.9			23.1	9.1			11.4
Stanislaus County West Campus	Public, Alternative	K-12	2215 Blue Gum Ave.	Modesto	95358	Stanislaus County	Stanislaus County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 567-4739	56	6	9.9	94.6%	8 (14.3%)	9 (16.1%)	37 (66.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)					0.0							0.0	0.0							0.0	0.0							$60,658	$56,122	$4,536
Endeavor Alternative	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2555 Lawrence St.	Ceres	95307	Stanislaus County	Ceres Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(209) 556-1805	98	5	19.6	95.9%	11 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (87.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			6.9		6.9							17.2	17.2							3.5	3.5							$27,066	$25,764	$1,302
Ceres Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	2503 Lawrence St.	Ceres	95307	Stanislaus County	Ceres Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 556-1500	37	2	18.5	78.4%	6 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (78.4%)	1 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)								(n/a)
Hart-Ransom Charter	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3920 Shoemake Ave.	Modesto	95358	Stanislaus County	Hart-Ransom Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(209) 523-0401	0	16	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	53.5	33.3	57.1	54.6	46.5	29.0	53.9	65.1	44.4	55.0	59.5	85.3	57.2	38.7	23.1	37.2	25.9	42.5	47.6	32.4	36.6	42.9	45.7	62.9	48.6	48.6	51.4
Keyes to Learning Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5709 Ninth St.	Keyes	95328	Stanislaus County	Keyes Union	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 634-6467	348	13	27.8	28.2%	148 (42.5%)	1 (0.3%)	160 (46.0%)	16 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.0%)								(n/a)	32.3	46.7	6.7		32.9	44.4	56.7	41.9	85.7	45.2	66.7	46.7	55.7	51.9	50.0	22.6	64.3	38.7	40.0	20.0	42.2							$21,706	$21,514	$192

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Oak Online Learning Academy

Is Valley Oak Online Learning Academy a good school?

Valley Oak Online Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 21.7% of California alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?

Students at Valley Oak Online Learning Academy are 53% White, 42% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Valley Oak Online Learning Academy in?

Oakdale Joint Unified

How many students attend Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 57 students attended Valley Oak Online Learning Academy.

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