Alternative Education-San Joaquin High

cec.iusd.org

182 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

San Joaquin High School, located in Irvine, California, is a specialized alternative education campus within the Irvine Unified School District. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, it is designed to provide flexible, personalized learning environments for students who may require a different pace or structure to succeed academically. The school’s mission focuses on supporting students who are looking for alternative pathways to graduation, offering smaller class sizes and individualized attention to help them overcome unique barriers to learning.

The school operates with a commitment to providing a rigorous yet adaptable curriculum, ensuring that all students remain on track to earn their high school diplomas. By leveraging a variety of instructional models—such as independent study, blended learning, or credit recovery programs—San Joaquin High caters to students who need balance between their academic responsibilities and personal or professional commitments. Ultimately, the school serves as a supportive bridge for students, fostering personal responsibility and academic growth in a smaller, inclusive community setting.

182

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alternative Education-San Joaquin High
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	23
Black	6
Asian	80
Two or More	16

Asian
80 (44.2 %)
White
56 (30.9 %)
Hispanic
23 (12.7 %)
Two or More
16 (8.8 %)
Black
6 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Irvine Unified
Phone:	(949)936-7440
Website:	http://cec.iusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 23

Grade 9 20

Grade 10 31

Grade 11 38

Grade 12 48