Top Rankings
Vallejo City Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 9,638 students in Vallejo City Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Vallejo City Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
20 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
9,638 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
425 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vallejo City Unified School District, which is ranked #1626 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1561 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)53.2%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2005–2020. View full 29-year historical data
% Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
20%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
5%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,443 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,987 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$274 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$222 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$28,443
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,987
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Vallejo City Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cave Language Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
770 Tregaskis Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8410
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8410
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1698 Oakwood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8730
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8730
Gr: K-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Glen Cove Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Glen Cove Pkwy.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8491
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8491
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Dan Mini Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Lorenzo Dr.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8570
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8570
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Vallejo Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2833 Tennessee St.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8620
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8620
Gr: K-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Jesse M. Bethel High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Ascot Pkwy.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-5700
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Federal Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Daniels Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8460
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8460
Gr: K-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Grace Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1080 Porter St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8580
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8580
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Annie Pennycook Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3620 Fernwood Dr.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8590
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8590
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Hogan Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 Rosewood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-3510
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-3510
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Steffan Manor Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 Cedar St.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8640
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8640
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
John Finney High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1347 Amador St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8670
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8670
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Johnston Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Del Mar Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8420
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8420
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Vallejo High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
840 Nebraska St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-1700
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
146 Rainier Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8550
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8550
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Mare Island Health And Fitness Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Rickover St.
Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 556-8560
Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 556-8560
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Corcoran Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8740
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8740
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Ensign Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8500
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8500
Gr: K-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 Carolina St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8540
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8540
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: n/an/a
Vallejo Adult Transition
Special Education School
1347 Amador St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8921
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8921
Gr: 12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vallejo City Unified School District?
Vallejo City Unified School District manages 20 public schools serving 9,638 students.
What is the rank of Vallejo City Unified School District?
Vallejo City Unified School District is ranked #1626 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vallejo City Unified School District?
55% of Vallejo City Unified School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vallejo City Unified School District?
Vallejo City Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Vallejo City Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,987 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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