Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
894 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#5234 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)11%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)60%
56%
Black
(21-22)4%
5%
White
(21-22)23%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)2%
5%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences's ranking?
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences is ranked #5234 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences often compared to?
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Northridge Academy High School, John F. Kennedy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences?
The graduation rate of Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences?
894 students attend Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences offer ?
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences part of?
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Veterans Day: School Closed (Events)
November 11, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break: School Closed (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Recess - School Closed (Events)
December 16, 2024 (Monday)
MLK Jr. Holiday: School Closed (Events)
January 20, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of Black History Month (Events)
February 01, 2025 (Saturday)
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