Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Peak Prep Pleasant Valley 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 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peak Prep Pleasant Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Peak Prep Pleasant Valley's student population of 300 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peak Prep Pleasant Valley 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 Peak Prep Pleasant Valley is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6742 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
24%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peak Prep Pleasant Valley's ranking?
Peak Prep Pleasant Valley is ranked #6742 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peak Prep Pleasant Valley?
The graduation rate of Peak Prep Pleasant Valley is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Peak Prep Pleasant Valley?
300 students attend Peak Prep Pleasant Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Peak Prep Pleasant Valley students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peak Prep Pleasant Valley?
Peak Prep Pleasant Valley has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Peak Prep Pleasant Valley offer ?
Peak Prep Pleasant Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Peak Prep Pleasant Valley part of?
Peak Prep Pleasant Valley is part of Peak Prep Pleasant Valley School District.
School Reviews
5 6/16/2023
My daughter learned in Kindergarten her ABC, letter sounds she also knows to add and subtract and the teachers are very supportive and always telling the students to do daily, I read math and reading which is very helpful for her education.
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