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Cuyama Valley High School

Q: What is Cuyama Valley High School's ranking?

Cuyama Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Cuyama Valley High School?

The graduation rate of Cuyama Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

Q: How many students attend Cuyama Valley High School?

50 students attend Cuyama Valley High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Cuyama Valley High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Cuyama Valley High School?

Cuyama Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Cuyama Valley High School offer ?

Cuyama Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

Q: What school district is Cuyama Valley High School part of?

Cuyama Valley High School is part of Cuyama Joint Unified School District.

4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (661) 766-2293

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Cuyama Valley High School serves 50 students in grades 9-12.

Cuyama Valley High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 50 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cuyama Valley High School's student population of 50 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

50 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Cuyama Valley High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Cuyama Valley High School is 0.22, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

22:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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12%

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Hispanic

88%

56%

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Black

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White

10%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.22

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Cuyama Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥50%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Cuyama Valley High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

52%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cuyama Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Cuyama Joint Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cuyama Valley High School's ranking?

Cuyama Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Cuyama Valley High School?

The graduation rate of Cuyama Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Cuyama Valley High School?

50 students attend Cuyama Valley High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Cuyama Valley High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cuyama Valley High School?

Cuyama Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Cuyama Valley High School offer ?

Cuyama Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Cuyama Valley High School part of?

Cuyama Valley High School is part of Cuyama Joint Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 50 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education