West Valley Early College High School

3805 Happy Valley Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 745 students in grades 9-12, West Valley Early 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Valley Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

West Valley Early College High School's student population of 745 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
745 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

West Valley Early 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 West Valley Early College High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4816 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Valley Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Valley Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Valley Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
18%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
70%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of West Valley Early College High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Valley Early College High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Valley Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Valley Early College High School's ranking?
West Valley Early College High School is ranked #4816 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are West Valley Early College High School often compared to?
West Valley Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson High School, Anderson New Technology High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Valley Early College High School?
The graduation rate of West Valley Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Valley Early College High School?
745 students attend West Valley Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of West Valley Early College High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Valley Early College High School?
West Valley Early College High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Valley Early College High School offer ?
West Valley Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Valley Early College High School part of?
West Valley Early College High School is part of Anderson Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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