What grades does Alianza Charter serve?

Alianza Charter operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Watsonville area.

Where is Alianza Charter located?

Alianza Charter is a rural school in Watsonville, CA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alianza Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Alianza Charter is 22.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

Is Alianza Charter a charter school?

Alianza Charter operates as a charter school. It is publicly funded but has more autonomy than traditional public schools in curriculum and operations.

What schools are in Watsonville, CA?

Schools in Watsonville include Alianza Charter and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Watsonville area.

CAPrimaryCharterCalendar available · 19 events · Auto-updating

Events confirmed from Pajaro Valley Unified's official calendar.

Alianza Charter — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Watsonville, California|Pajaro Valley Unified

Watsonville, CA 95076

Auto-updates all year · Works with Apple, Google, Outlook

This school plus sports, holidays, and more. $29.99/year.

Never miss a day at Alianza Charter.

Sync this calendar to your phone.

Auto-updates all year · $29.99/yr

Upcoming Events

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Fri

Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

No School for Students Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Jan

Mon

Professional Development DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

View all 19 events →

Also available for your address

Sync all 19 events to your phone

Plus waste, sports, holidays, and more.

School Profile

Grades

K–8

Enrollment

648

Student:Teacher

22.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

Pajaro Valley Unified

Econ. Disadvantaged

79.2%

Phone

(831)728-6333

Charter School

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

650

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,409

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,610

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,302

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 61%Local 26%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$1,122,723

+1.0% 1yr+22.9% 5yr

Santa Cruz, CA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.7%

Below 150% poverty line

6.1%

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Uninsured residents

11.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,869

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,702

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,180 (44%)

Speech/Language Impairment

636 (24%)

Other Health Impairment

267 (10%)

Autism

265 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

121 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

95 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

626

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

No School for Students Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.

Holiday

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

No School for Students Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Break

Fri, Dec 18, 2026

Early Dismissal

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Pajaro Valley Unified. Alianza Charter follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School for Students Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Professional Development DayDistrict-wide No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Professional Development DayDistrict-wide No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide No School for Students Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School for Students Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for Students Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Professional Development DayDistrict-wide No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School for Students Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School for Students	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Professional Development DayDistrict-wide No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School for Students Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide No School for Students Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year.	Event	—