Valley High School vs. Santa Ana High School
Should I attend Valley High School or Santa Ana 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
Top Rankings
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Santa Ana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,251 students in grades 9-12, 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,314 students in grades 9-12, Santa Ana 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,251 students
3,314 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
138 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2722 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2904 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
586
777
Grade 10 Students
608
876
Grade 11 Students
569
907
Grade 12 Students
488
754
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
97%
99%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%