Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Valley College 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 ≤10% (which is lower than 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 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley College High School's student population of 74 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley College 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 Valley College High School is 0.62, 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
#5804 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
54%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley College High School's ranking?
Valley College High School is ranked #5804 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?
≤10% 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 Valley College High School?
The graduation rate of Valley College High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley College High School?
74 students attend Valley College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Valley College High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley College High School?
Valley College High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valley College High School offer ?
Valley College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Valley College High School part of?
Valley College High School is part of Valley Charter High School District.
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