Central Valley High School is an American public high school for students between the 9th and 12th grade. It is a large school, with over 2,200 students. It was founded in 2004 to help alleviate the enrollment stress on cross-town Ceres High School.
Serving 2,317 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Valley High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Ceres, CA, covering approximately 53.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Central Valley High School's student population of 2,317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,317 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central Valley 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 Central Valley High School is 0.29, 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
#5262 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Maroon
Source: 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 #5262 out of 9,523 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Central Valley High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Central Valley High School?
2,317 students attend Central Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Central Valley High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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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