Vanden High School

2951 Markeley Ln.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,673 students in grades 9-12, Vanden High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : 35%
  • : 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vanden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Vanden High School's student population of 1,673 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,673 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Vanden High School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
35%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vanden 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
67%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vanden 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
18%
12%
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Hispanic
25%
56%
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Black
15%
5%
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White
27%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Vanden High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Vanden High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.80
This chart display the diversity score of Vanden High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Vanden High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vanden High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Vanden High School often compared to?
Vanden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vacaville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanden High School?
The graduation rate of Vanden High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Vanden High School?
1,673 students attend Vanden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Vanden High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanden High School?
Vanden High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vanden High School offer ?
Vanden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vanden High School part of?
Vanden High School is part of Travis Unified School District.

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4   2/15/2023
It's a great school!!!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : 35%
  • : 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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