Surprise Valley High School
Surprise Valley High School serves 45 students in grades 8-12.
Surprise Valley High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Surprise Valley High School's student population of 45 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Surprise Valley High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Surprise Valley High School is 0.44, 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
#3157 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
11%
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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