Silverado High School is a high school in Victorville, California, United States. It is part of the Victor Valley Union High School District. Construction began on Silverado High School in 1996, its first class graduated in 1999. Silverado's primary rival is the cross-town Victor Valley High School Jackrabbits.
Serving 2,165 students in grades 9-12, Silverado 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 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Silverado High serves the southeast part of Victorville, CA, covering an area of approximately 13.7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Silverado High School's student population of 2,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,165 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Motto
Silverado High School is committed to providing a learning environment, with staff and students working together to reach their full potential.
School Rankings
Silverado High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silverado High School is 0.50, which is less 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
#7811 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silverado High School's ranking?
Silverado High School is ranked #7811 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Silverado High School often compared to?
Silverado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adelanto High School, Victor Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silverado High School?
The graduation rate of Silverado High School is 84%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Silverado High School?
2,165 students attend Silverado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Silverado High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silverado High School?
Silverado High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Silverado High School offer ?
Silverado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silverado High School part of?
Silverado High School is part of Victor Valley Union High School District.
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