Top Rankings
Vallejo City Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,299 students in Vallejo City Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Vallejo City Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
20 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
10,299 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
424 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Vallejo City Unified School District, which is ranked #1554 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1517 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
23 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,516 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
15%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,187 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
55%
# Black Students
2,333 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
23%
5%
# White Students
599 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
6%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
194 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
443 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
998
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
821
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
874
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
892
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
868
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
776
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
734
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
703
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
640
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
710
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
726
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
746
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
811
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,306 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,346 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$199 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,306
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,346
$19,787
Best Vallejo City Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cave Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
770 Tregaskis Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8410
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8410
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1698 Oakwood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8730
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8730
Grades: K-6
| 717 students
Rank: #33.
Vallejo Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2833 Tennessee St.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8620
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8620
Grades: K-8
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Jesse M. Bethel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Ascot Pkwy.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-5700
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,481 students
Rank: #55.
Glen Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Glen Cove Pkwy.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8491
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8491
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #66.
Dan Mini Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Lorenzo Dr.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8570
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8570
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Federal Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Daniels St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8460
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8460
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Grace Patterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1080 Porter St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8580
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8580
Grades: K-6
| 356 students
Rank: #99.
Annie Pennycook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3620 Fernwood Dr.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8590
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8590
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #1010.
Hogan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 Rosewood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-3510
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-3510
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #1111.
Johnston Cooper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Del Mar St.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8420
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8420
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1212.
Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
146 Rainier St.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8550
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8550
Grades: K-8
| 395 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Steffan Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 Cedar St.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8640
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8640
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Vallejo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
840 Nebraska St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-1700
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,335 students
Rank: #1515.
Mare Island Health And Fitness Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Rickover St.
Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 556-8560
Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 556-8560
Grades: K-8
| 427 students
Rank: #1616.
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Corcoran Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8740
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8740
Grades: K-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1717.
John Finney High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1347 Amador St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8670
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8670
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1818.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Ensign Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8500
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8500
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 Carolina St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8540
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8540
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vallejo Adult Transition
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1347 Amador St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8921
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8921
Grades: 12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vallejo City Unified School District?
Vallejo City Unified School District manages 20 public schools serving 10,299 students.
What is the rank of Vallejo City Unified School District?
Vallejo City Unified School District is ranked #1554 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vallejo City Unified School District?
50% of Vallejo City Unified School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vallejo City Unified School District?
Vallejo City Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Vallejo City Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,346 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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