Simi Valley High School
Simi Valley High School serves 2,251 students in grades 9-12.
Simi Valley High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Simi Valley High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Simi Valley High School's student population of 2,251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,251 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 88 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Simi Valley High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Simi Valley High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3536 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 39% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 50% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 55% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
| ||
Graduation Rate | 95% | 84% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Simi Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Simi Valley High School is Santa Susana High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Valley View Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Katherine Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Simi Valley Katherine Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 359 students10
0.9 miles
5455 Katherine St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6780 0.9 K-6 359 - Simi Valley White Oak Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 448 students10
1.2 miles
2201 Alscott Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6617 1.2 K-6 448 - Simi Valley Santa Susana Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 330 students10
1.4 miles
4300 Apricot Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6765 1.4 K-6 330 - Simi Valley Big Springs Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 604 students10
1.5 miles
3401 Big Springs Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6710 1.5 K-6 604 - Simi Valley Knolls Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 225 students10
1.5 miles
6334 Katherine Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6735 1.5 K-6 225
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about how class size reduction is funded on the federal level.
We’ll report on a new report published by the NAACP that focuses on four areas of education that must be reformed if the U.S. is to maintain their high level of education nationwide.
Google is teaming up with public schools to improve test scores, reduce behavioral issues, and save school districts money. Learn about the Google Apps program and the benefits seen by states embracing the technology.
