Owens Valley High School

202 South Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 24 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 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <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:

School Overview

Owens Valley High School's student population of 24 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
24 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Owens Valley High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Owens 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Owens 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Owens Valley High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
17%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Owens Valley High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Owens Valley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
59%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Owens Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Owens Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Owens Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Owens Valley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Owens Valley High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Owens Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
≥50%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Owens Valley High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Owens 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 (17-18)
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Owens Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
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?
24 students attend Owens Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Owens Valley High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 8% 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 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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
Spring Break- NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break- NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 21, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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