Serving 60 students in grades 7-12, Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 60 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5715 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
28%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #5715 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
60 students attend Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School is part of Big Valley Joint Unified School District.
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