Serving 1,335 students in grades 9-12, Vallejo High School 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vallejo High School's student population of 1,335 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vallejo High School 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 Vallejo High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8620 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
54%
55%
Black
23%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vallejo High School's ranking?
Vallejo High School is ranked #8620 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vallejo High School often compared to?
Vallejo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jesse M. Bethel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vallejo High School?
The graduation rate of Vallejo High School is 79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vallejo High School?
1,335 students attend Vallejo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Vallejo High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vallejo High School?
Vallejo High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vallejo High School offer ?
Vallejo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vallejo High School part of?
Vallejo High School is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.
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