Wilson Alternative

163 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Wilson Alternative High School, located at 1840 Benton St. in Santa Clara, CA, operates as part of the Santa Clara Unified School District. It serves as a specialized educational environment designed for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The program is typically structured to provide more individualized attention, flexible scheduling, and a supportive atmosphere aimed at helping students recover credits, overcome personal or academic hurdles, and ultimately earn their high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized learning plans that cater to the diverse needs of its population. By offering an alternative pathway to graduation, Wilson provides a bridge for students who are at risk of dropping out, offering them the resources and guidance necessary to get back on track. Through its distinct mission, the school plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to ensure that every student has an equitable opportunity to succeed academically and prepare for post-secondary life.

163

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Alternative
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	82
Black	4
Asian	32
Two or More	15

Hispanic
82 (50.6 %)
Asian
32 (19.8 %)
White
29 (17.9 %)
Two or More
15 (9.3 %)
Black
4 (2.5 %)

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:	Santa Clara Unified
Phone:	(408)423-3600
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 3

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 36

Grade 12 87