Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Val Verde Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 642 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Val Verde Academy's student population of 642 students has grown by 453% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 285% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Val Verde Academy is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Val Verde Academy?
The graduation rate of Val Verde Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Val Verde Academy?
642 students attend Val Verde Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Val Verde Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% 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 Val Verde Academy?
Val Verde Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Val Verde Academy offer ?
Val Verde Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Val Verde Academy part of?
Val Verde Academy is part of Val Verde Unified School District.
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