Venture (Alternative)

www.venture.srvusd.net

128 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Venture School, located in San Ramon, California, is a specialized alternative education program within the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Unlike a traditional classroom setting, the school is designed to provide a flexible and personalized learning environment for students who may thrive outside of a conventional school structure. The program emphasizes independent study and project-based learning, allowing students to work at their own pace while maintaining a close partnership with credentialed teachers who provide guidance and support.

The school is structured to foster student autonomy, critical thinking, and self-motivation, making it an ideal choice for students seeking a non-traditional pathway to graduation. By balancing rigorous academic requirements with a smaller, more intimate community, Venture focuses on helping students develop strong organizational skills and personal responsibility. It serves as a vital resource for families looking for an educational experience that prioritizes individual needs, unique learning styles, and a collaborative relationship between home and school.

128

Total Students

13.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Venture (Alternative)
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	16
Black	5
Asian	30
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
61 (47.7 %)
Asian
30 (23.4 %)
Hispanic
16 (12.5 %)
Two or More
14 (10.9 %)
Black
5 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Ramon Valley Unified
Phone:	(925)479-1200
Website:	http://www.venture.srvusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
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 1 1

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 3

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 11

Grade 9 7

Grade 10 20

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 37