Serving 1,245 students in grades 9-12, Pinole 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 1,245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinole Valley High serves the northern part of the Pinole, CA school district, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinole Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pinole Valley High School's student population of 1,245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,245 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Pinole 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 Pinole Valley High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#5176 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
18%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
52%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinole Valley High School's ranking?
Pinole Valley High School is ranked #5176 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pinole Valley High School often compared to?
Pinole Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hercules High School, De Anza High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinole Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pinole Valley High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Pinole Valley High School?
1,245 students attend Pinole Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pinole Valley High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinole Valley High School?
Pinole Valley High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pinole Valley High School offer ?
Pinole Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pinole Valley High School part of?
Pinole Valley High School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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