Serving 43 students in grades 7-12, Big Valley Jr. Sr. 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Big Valley Jr. Sr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bieber, CA, covering an expansive area of approximately 1,224.8 square miles, with an average distance of 19.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone reaches up to 31.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 43 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
43 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Helping students to grow, learn and excel in life.
School Rankings
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 0.54, 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
#6910 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cardinal Red and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #6910 out of 9,523 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 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
43 students attend Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School is part of Big Valley Joint Unified School District.
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