Val Verde High School is a continuation high school in Perris, California, United States. Students come from the neighboring Rancho Verde High School, Citrus Hill High School, and Orange Vista High School. It is part of the Val Verde Unified School District. As of 2023, Val Verde High enrolled 329 students.
Serving 322 students in grades 9-12, Val Verde 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Val Verde High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Val Verde High School's student population of 322 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Val Verde High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Val Verde High School is 0.29, 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
#9550 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Val Verde High School's ranking?
Val Verde High School is ranked #9550 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Val Verde High School?
The graduation rate of Val Verde High School is 76%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Val Verde High School?
322 students attend Val Verde High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Val Verde High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Val Verde High School?
Val Verde High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Val Verde High School offer ?
Val Verde High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Val Verde High School part of?
Val Verde High School is part of Val Verde Unified School District.
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