Serving 27 students in grades 6-10, Val Verde Student Success Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Val Verde Student Success Academy's student population of 27 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
27 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Val Verde Student Success Academy is 0.53, 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)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted88.9%
15.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Val Verde Student Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Val Verde Student Success Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Val Verde Student Success Academy?
27 students attend Val Verde Student Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Val Verde Student Success Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Val Verde Student Success Academy?
Val Verde Student Success Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Val Verde Student Success Academy offer ?
Val Verde Student Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Val Verde Student Success Academy part of?
Val Verde Student Success Academy is part of Val Verde Unified School District.
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