Serving 19 students in grades 9-12, Owens Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owens Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Owens Valley High School's student population of 19 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Owens Valley High School is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
58%
55%
Black
16%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owens Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Owens Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Owens Valley High School?
19 students attend Owens Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Owens Valley High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owens Valley High School?
Owens Valley High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Owens Valley High School offer ?
Owens Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Owens Valley High School part of?
Owens Valley High School is part of Owens Valley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL (Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL (Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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