Serving 369 students in grades 9-12, Silver Valley High School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Silver Valley High School's student population of 369 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
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Valley High School is 0.71, 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
#3267 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Valley High School's ranking?
Silver Valley High School is ranked #3267 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Silver Valley High School often compared to?
Silver Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barstow High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Silver Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Silver Valley High School?
369 students attend Silver Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Silver Valley High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Valley High School?
Silver Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Silver Valley High School offer ?
Silver Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silver Valley High School part of?
Silver Valley High School is part of Silver Valley Unified School District.
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