Wilson Alternative

About Wilson Alternative

Wilson Alternative School is a unique learning environment that focuses on providing students with an education that is tailored to their individual needs. The school offers a wide range of courses and activities that are designed to help students reach their academic and personal goals. The school has a strong emphasis on providing a safe and positive learning environment where students can explore their interests and talents. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs that help to foster a sense of community and belonging. The staff at Wilson Alternative School are committed to helping each student reach their full potential and providing them with the tools they need to succeed.

Address:	1840 Benton St. Santa Clara, CA 95050
Phone:	(408) 423-3600
Site:	wilsonhighschool.org
Grades:	6 – 12
Enrollment:	160 students

Overview Wilson Alternative

Wilson Alternative serves 160 students in grades 6-12.
Wilson Alternative placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Wilson Alternative

Wilson Alternative is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Wilson Alternative is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.