Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Potter Valley 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Potter Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Potter Valley High School's student population of 74 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Potter Valley High School is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Potter Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Potter Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Potter Valley High School?
74 students attend Potter Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Potter Valley High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potter Valley High School?
Potter Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Potter Valley High School offer ?
Potter Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Potter Valley High School part of?
Potter Valley High School is part of Potter Valley Community Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 9/12/2012
The teachers are enthusiastic and well-trained. My son is very happy here. The whole community is terrific!
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