Serving 2,044 students in grades 9-12, Vacaville 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 2,044 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vacaville High serves the northwest part of Vacaville, CA, covering an area of approximately 71 square miles. Most students typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vacaville High School's student population of 2,044 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,044 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vacaville 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 Vacaville High School is 0.66, 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
#4315 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
40%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vacaville High School's ranking?
Vacaville High School is ranked #4315 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vacaville High School often compared to?
Vacaville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Will C. Wood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vacaville High School?
The graduation rate of Vacaville High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Vacaville High School?
2,044 students attend Vacaville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Vacaville High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vacaville High School?
Vacaville High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vacaville High School offer ?
Vacaville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vacaville High School part of?
Vacaville High School is part of Vacaville Unified School District.
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