Alianza Charter

www.alianza.pvusd.net

Charter School 640 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Alianza Charter School, located in Watsonville, California, operates as a dependent charter school within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. It is recognized for its commitment to a dual-language immersion program, which aims to help students achieve full bilingualism and biliteracy in both English and Spanish. By fostering an environment that values academic excellence alongside cultural proficiency, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in a global society.

The school’s curriculum is centered on a constructivist approach, encouraging students to be active participants in their own learning through critical thinking, collaboration, and project-based assignments. Alianza emphasizes a strong sense of community, frequently involving parents and families in the educational process to create a supportive network for student development. By integrating rigorous core academics with an inclusive, culturally responsive atmosphere, Alianza Charter serves as a dedicated hub for bilingual education in the Watsonville region.

640

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alianza Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	625
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Hispanic
625 (97.8 %)
White
10 (1.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pajaro Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)728-6333
Website:	http://www.alianza.pvusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	107

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alianza Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	70
Grade 7	64
Grade 8	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alianza Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	323	50.5%
Male	316	49.4%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)