New Valley Continuation High School serves 176 students in grades 9-12.
New Valley Continuation High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Valley Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Valley Continuation High School's student population of 176 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Valley Continuation High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 New Valley Continuation High School is 0.51, 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
#3447 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Valley Continuation High School's ranking?
New Valley Continuation High School is ranked #3447 out of 3,649 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Valley Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of New Valley Continuation High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Valley Continuation High School?
176 students attend New Valley Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of New Valley Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Valley Continuation High School?
New Valley Continuation High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Valley Continuation High School offer ?
New Valley Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Valley Continuation High School part of?
New Valley Continuation High School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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