Central Valley High School

4066 La Mesa Ave.
Redding, CA 96003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 625 students in grades 9-12, Central Valley High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Valley High School's student population of 625 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
625 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Valley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Valley High School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2458 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
9%
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
17%
55%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
60%
21%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Central Valley High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Valley High School's ranking?
Central Valley High School is ranked #2458 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Central Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central Valley High School?
625 students attend Central Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Central Valley High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Valley High School?
Central Valley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Central Valley High School offer ?
Central Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Valley High School part of?
Central Valley High School is part of Gateway Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   12/6/2011
This school strives for the success of the young adult. They have many college-prep classes that prepare these young adults for college and for life. I was very impressed at my child's orientation. Her counseler went over everything in detail, which I have never experienced before. Goals, expectations, class size, class scheduling, block scheduling, like they have in college, which I think is fantastic. My child has already excelled just because of the block scheduling. The school is not too big, and has a very nice "hometown" high school feeling. We love it. I'm very impressed with this school and would STRONGLY recommend it to all.
- Posted by Parent - kodys

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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