Heartland Charter vs. Valley Oaks Charter
Should I attend Heartland Charter or Valley Oaks Charter? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Heartland Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Valley Oaks Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 4,486 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Heartland Charter 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,184 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valley Oaks Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
4,486 students
1,184 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2301 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
<50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
467
113
Grade 1 Students
438
76
Grade 2 Students
434
86
Grade 3 Students
462
98
Grade 4 Students
413
59
Grade 5 Students
412
92
Grade 6 Students
393
87
Grade 7 Students
372
105
Grade 8 Students
337
127
Grade 9 Students
249
93
Grade 10 Students
206
96
Grade 11 Students
171
74
Grade 12 Students
132
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
26%
31%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
60%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
