Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Val Verde Academy 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 345 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Val Verde Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Val Verde Academy's student population of 345 students has grown by 197% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 185% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Val Verde Academy 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 Val Verde Academy is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7521 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
77%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Val Verde Academy's ranking?
Val Verde Academy is ranked #7521 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Val Verde Academy?
The graduation rate of Val Verde Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Val Verde Academy?
345 students attend Val Verde Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Val Verde Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Val Verde Academy?
Val Verde Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Val Verde Academy offer ?
Val Verde Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Val Verde Academy part of?
Val Verde Academy is part of Val Verde Unified School District.
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