Serving 48 students in grades 9-12, Valley High (Continuation 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley High (Continuation School)'s student population of 48 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley High (Continuation 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 High (Continuation School) is 0.74, 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
#5043 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
27%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Valley High (Continuation School) is ranked #5043 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Valley High (Continuation School) is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley High (Continuation School)?
48 students attend Valley High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Valley High (Continuation School) students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley High (Continuation School)?
Valley High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valley High (Continuation School) offer ?
Valley High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Valley High (Continuation School) part of?
Valley High (Continuation School) is part of Dublin Unified School District.
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