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Heritage Peak Charter vs. Valley View Charter Prep

Should you attend Heritage Peak Charter or Valley View Charter Prep? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Heritage Peak Charter
631 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Valley View Charter Prep
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Valley View Charter Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,126 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Heritage Peak 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 669 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valley View Charter Prep ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,126 students
669 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heritage Peak Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley View Charter Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heritage Peak Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley View Charter Prep.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heritage Peak Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley View Charter Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Peak Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Charter Prep with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5073 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2375 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heritage Peak Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley View Charter Prep, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
47%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage Peak Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Charter Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage Peak Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Charter Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 30% in CA)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Heritage Peak Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valley View Charter Prep with the average graduation rate observed in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heritage Peak Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Valley View Charter Prep by grade.
Kindergarten Students
109
67
Grade 1 Students
85
59
Grade 2 Students
82
59
Grade 3 Students
74
70
Grade 4 Students
80
60
Grade 5 Students
64
67
Grade 6 Students
84
67
Grade 7 Students
109
59
Grade 8 Students
82
47
Grade 9 Students
87
42
Grade 10 Students
83
23
Grade 11 Students
103
24
Grade 12 Students
84
25

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Heritage Peak Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valley View Charter Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
9%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heritage Peak Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley View Charter Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heritage Peak Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley View Charter Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heritage Peak Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley View Charter Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heritage Peak Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley View Charter Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heritage Peak Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley View Charter Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heritage Peak Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley View Charter Prep, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heritage Peak Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley View Charter Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heritage Peak Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Heritage Peak Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley View Charter Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley View Charter Preparatory School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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