Orchard View

Summary:

Orchard View is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Sebastopol, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 216 students. As part of the Twin Hills Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 290 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Orchard View has consistently outperformed its peers in key metrics.

Orchard View boasts impressive graduation rates, ranging from 88.9% to 97.1% over the past 5 years, significantly outpacing the state average of around 55-60%. Its dropout rates are also relatively low, ranging from 0% to 11.1% over the same period, compared to the state average of 15-20%. Additionally, Orchard View has maintained 0% chronic absenteeism for the past 4 years, indicating excellent student attendance. Academically, Orchard View students generally perform better than the state and district averages on standardized tests, with 89.47% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 55.73% statewide.

Compared to nearby schools, such as North Bay Met Academy, Orchard View's performance is consistently strong, with a 4-year graduation rate of 97.1% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the 95.8% rate at the next closest school. While Orchard View's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.22% to 20.37% over the past 3 years, may indicate a more affluent student population, the school's success suggests that its educational model, low student-teacher ratio, and other factors contribute to its outstanding academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 700 Watertrough Rd.
       Sebastopol, CA  95472-3917


(707) 823-4709

District: Twin Hills Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2418th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,281 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  228

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.4%
Hispanic:
21.5%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.7% Help


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Compare Details Orchard View ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Orchard View ranks better than 81.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Orchard View ranks better than 85.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Orchard View who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.4%), Hispanic (21.5%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard View is 16.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard View is $7,281.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orchard View:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard View 2418th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Orchard View in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Orchard View 513th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Orchard View in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Orchard View 344th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Orchard View in the ranking list.)

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Twin Hills Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Hills Union Elementary 290th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orchard View

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 71.40 1278th 4822 73.5%
2006 58.51 1794th 4818 62.8%
2010 81.26 939th 5314 82.3%
2011 71.26 1439th 5377 73.2%
2016 73.42 1378th 5614 75.5%
2017 78.96 1167th 5692 79.5%
2018 45.55 2802nd 5662 50.5%
2019 42.66 3028th 5789 47.7%
2022 55.94 2251st 5883 61.7%
2023 73.12 1454th 5874 75.2%
2024 52.61 2418th 5862 58.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Orchard View

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Rank History for all middle school students at Orchard View

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.33 132nd 1769 92.5%
2005 86.19 173rd 1777 90.3%
2006 79.45 302nd 1804 83.3%
2007 88.20 156th 1999 92.2%
2008 75.72 363rd 2005 81.9%
2009 75.81 381st 2063 81.5%
2010 82.22 252nd 2179 88.4%
2011 78.53 324th 2236 85.5%
2012 86.24 163rd 2259 92.8%
2013 85.18 184th 2379 92.3%
2015 69.51 654th 2477 73.6%
2016 78.36 478th 2497 80.9%
2017 84.73 363rd 2508 85.5%
2018 73.42 571st 2480 77.0%
2019 81.46 450th 2715 83.4%
2022 92.92 202nd 2740 92.6%
2023 79.60 496th 2802 82.3%
2024 78.59 513th 2777 81.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Orchard View

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.27 429th 2547 83.2%
2024 87.03 306th 2546 88.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Orchard View

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.54 163rd 2527 93.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Orchard View

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.72 142nd 1496 90.5%
2019 66.02 526th 1602 67.2%
2022 81.40 221st 1555 85.8%
2024 76.56 306th 1535 80.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Orchard View

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.36 278th 1653 83.2%
2005 65.87 322nd 1901 83.1%
2006 71.82 244th 1968 87.6%
2007 76.57 169th 2063 91.8%
2008 77.69 154th 2117 92.7%
2009 65.79 326th 2238 85.4%
2010 65.49 383rd 2281 83.2%
2011 70.02 306th 2367 87.1%
2012 78.92 158th 2354 93.3%
2013 85.51 71st 2426 97.1%
2015 88.21 212th 1994 89.4%
2016 85.77 267th 2039 86.9%
2017 85.56 301st 2021 85.1%
2018 85.68 293rd 2017 85.5%
2019 78.66 395th 2133 81.5%
2022 91.55 180th 2123 91.5%
2023 70.08 480th 2348 79.6%
2024 78.78 344th 2323 85.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchard View

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.08 180th 2247 92.0%
2024 84.00 222nd 2235 90.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Orchard View

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.56 166th 1760 90.6%
2019 79.39 337th 1833 81.6%
2023 62.95 558th 2118 73.7%
2024 71.53 423rd 2098 79.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Orchard View

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.36 336th 2207 84.8%
2024 80.38 297th 2172 86.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Orchard View

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.57 239th 2142 88.8%
2024 81.65 217th 2125 89.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Orchard View

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.42 233rd 1173 80.1%
2019 58.42 509th 1222 58.3%
2023 43.33 701st 1434 51.1%
2024 60.19 436th 1406 69.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Orchard View

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 110 6 5 7 2 n/a n/a 6 136
2002 153 4 9 15 3 n/a n/a 4 188
2003 153 4 9 15 3 n/a n/a 4 188
2004 145 7 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2005 160 9 13 8 0 n/a n/a 3 193
2006 165 2 12 12 0 n/a n/a 3 194
2007 150 3 11 12 3 n/a n/a 0 179
2008 151 3 9 10 6 n/a n/a 0 179
2009 161 4 3 16 4 1 3 0 192
2010 161 4 3 16 5 1 2 0 192
2011 168 3 2 24 4 1 3 0 205
2012 155 1 1 23 1 0 6 0 187
2013 163 2 2 22 0 0 10 0 199
2014 178 2 2 17 3 0 9 0 211
2015 166 1 1 21 2 0 23 0 214
2016 177 2 1 29 2 0 15 0 226
2017 173 3 2 34 0 0 21 0 233
2018 173 3 10 36 2 1 17 0 242
2019 172 2 8 37 2 2 11 0 234
2020 163 1 8 41 2 2 10 0 227
2021 172 1 9 43 2 1 17 3 248
2022 142 1 8 49 1 1 15 5 222
2023 141 0 8 49 1 1 12 4 216
2024 149 0 5 49 2 0 16 7 228

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orchard View

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 136 6.6 20.6 0
2002 188 9.8 19.2 0
2003 188 9.8 19.2 0
2004 166 9.6 17.3 0
2005 193 9.3 20.8 0.5
2006 194 9.9 19.6 1.6
2007 179 9.8 18.3 2.2
2008 179 10.8 16.6 0.6
2009 192 10.2 17.1 0.5
2010 192 10.2 18.8 1.6
2011 205 n/a n/a 1.5
2012 187 9.6 19.4 n/a
2013 199 9.5 20.9 5
2014 211 10.9 19.3 7.1
2015 214 10.0 21.4 7.9
2016 226 12.0 18.8 8
2017 233 11.2 20.8 6.9
2018 242 11.4 21.2 21.9
2019 234 12.2 19.1 21.4
2020 227 n/a n/a 16.7
2021 248 13.5 18.3 20.2
2022 222 11.8 18.8 16.2
2023 216 13.2 16.3 20.4
2024 228 13.7 16.5 23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orchard View

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 136 6.6 20.6 0
2002 188 9.8 19.2 0
2003 188 9.8 19.2 0
2004 166 9.6 17.3 0
2005 193 9.3 20.8 0.5
2006 194 9.9 19.6 1.6
2007 179 9.8 18.3 2.2
2008 179 10.8 16.6 0.6
2009 192 10.2 17.1 0.5
2010 192 10.2 18.8 1.6
2011 205 n/a n/a 1.5
2012 187 9.6 19.4 n/a
2013 199 9.5 20.9 5
2014 211 10.9 19.3 7.1
2015 214 10.0 21.4 7.9
2016 226 12.0 18.8 8
2017 233 11.2 20.8 6.9
2018 242 11.4 21.2 21.9
2019 234 12.2 19.1 21.4
2020 227 n/a n/a 16.7
2021 248 13.5 18.3 20.2
2022 222 11.8 18.8 16.2
2023 216 13.2 16.3 20.4
2024 228 13.7 16.5 23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201246.0%54.0%0.0%0.0%46.0%46.0%46.0%46.0%46.0%
201460.0%40.0%0.0%0.0%60.0%60.0%60.0%60.0%60.0%
201525.0%75.0%0.0%0.0%25.0%25.0%25.0%25.0%25.0%
201658.0%42.0%0.0%0.0%58.0%58.0%58.0%58.0%58.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Orchard View

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,281

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard View

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3028th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1454th of 5874 Elementary schools
 27.6%
Ranks 450th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 496th of 2802 Middle schools
 1.1%
Ranks 395th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 480th of 2348 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orchard View)5036.4
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Twin Hills Union Elementary)50.546.7
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.542.2
 6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orchard View)45.554.6
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Twin Hills Union Elementary)3645.3
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.243.5
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orchard View)36.478.6
 42.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Twin Hills Union Elementary)63.351.3
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orchard View)36.450
 13.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Twin Hills Union Elementary)46.744.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orchard View)63.669.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Twin Hills Union Elementary)57.371.9
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orchard View)18.223.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Twin Hills Union Elementary)4039
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Orchard View)27.372.7
 45.5%
   5th Grade Science (Twin Hills Union Elementary)39.159.8
 20.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orchard View)52.962.5
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Twin Hills Union Elementary)70.572
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orchard View)5050
   7th Grade Mathematics (Twin Hills Union Elementary)46.450.9
 4.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orchard View)82.470.6
 11.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Twin Hills Union Elementary)78.478.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orchard View)58.856.3
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Twin Hills Union Elementary)57.566.4
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Orchard View)46.737.5
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Twin Hills Union Elementary)5650
 6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orchard View)7650
 26%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Twin Hills Union Elementary)7650
 26%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Orchard View)41.713.6
 28%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Twin Hills Union Elementary)41.713.6
 28%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Orchard View)33.345.5
 12.1%
   12th Grade Science (Twin Hills Union Elementary)33.345.5
 12.1%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students234216
 7.7%
African American20
 100%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian88
Hispanic3749
 32.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White172141
 18%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.4%20.4%
 1%


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Orchard View ranks 2418th of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Orchard View are 65% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Not Specified, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 228 students attended Orchard View.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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