Serving 470 students in grades 9-12, Central City Value ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central City Value ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Central City Value's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central City Value 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 Central City Value is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5447 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central City Value's ranking?
Central City Value is ranked #5447 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Central City Value often compared to?
Central City Valueis often viewed alongside schools like Hollywood Senior High School, John Marshall Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central City Value?
The graduation rate of Central City Value is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central City Value?
470 students attend Central City Value.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Central City Value students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central City Value?
Central City Value has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Central City Value offer ?
Central City Value offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central City Value part of?
Central City Value is part of Central City Value School District.
School Reviews
5 8/1/2015
This school is great. The teachers really do care and stress about college a lot. 95% of their course are UC approved and there are a decent amount of AP classes. :)
2 4/5/2010
This school does not have accreditation and thus zero courses are approved by UCs. I wonder how their graduates are eligible for college.
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