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Valencia High School vs. West Ranch High School

Should I attend Valencia High School or West Ranch High School? 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
Valencia High School
27801 N. Dickason Dr.
Valencia, CA 91355
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
West Ranch High School
26255 W. Valencia Blvd.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

West Ranch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,484 students in grades 9-12, Valencia High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,016 students in grades 9-12, West Ranch High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,484 students
2,016 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
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Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
82 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
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Test Scores

55%
(18-19 School Year Data)
69%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valencia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Ranch High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
77%
(18-19 School Year Data)
89%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valencia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Ranch High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart display graduation rate of Valencia High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display graduation rate of West Ranch High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
572
439
Grade 10 Students
599
485
Grade 11 Students
570
497
Grade 12 Students
743
595

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
21%
26%
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% Hispanic
24%
23%
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% Black
4%
4%
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% White
44%
41%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
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This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in West Ranch High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
0.71
0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Valencia High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the diversity score of West Ranch High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
13%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Ranch High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
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