Serving 2,260 students in grades 9-12, Central 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Valley High School's student population of 2,260 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Valley High School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1963 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 is Central Valley High School's ranking?
Central Valley High School is ranked #1963 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Central Valley High School often compared to?
Central Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ceres High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Central Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Central Valley High School?
2,260 students attend Central Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Central Valley High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Valley High School?
Central Valley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Central Valley High School offer ?
Central Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Valley High School part of?
Central Valley High School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
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