Silver Valley High School is a public high school in Yermo, California, in the High Desert of Southern California. The school is in the Silver Valley Unified School District.
Serving 392 students in grades 9-12, Silver Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Silver Valley High serves the southwest part of Yermo, CA, covering an area of approximately 548.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 8.9 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest distance of 29.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Silver Valley High School's student population of 392 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1979
School Motto
To prepare students to be confident, collaborative and creative learners for success in a rapidly changing society.
School Rankings
Silver Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Valley High School is 0.68, 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
#3387 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Silver and Blue
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Valley High School's ranking?
Silver Valley High School is ranked #3387 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Silver Valley High School often compared to?
Silver Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barstow High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Silver Valley High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Silver Valley High School?
392 students attend Silver Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Silver Valley High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silver Valley High School?
Silver Valley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Silver Valley High School offer ?
Silver Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silver Valley High School part of?
Silver Valley High School is part of Silver Valley Unified School District.
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