Serving 19 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 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- 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 19 students has grown by 58% 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
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Val Verde Student Success Academy is 0.50, 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
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
32%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 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?
19 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, 32% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Val Verde Student Success Academy?
Val Verde Student Success Academy has a student ration of 5:1, 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.
School Reviews
Review Val Verde Student Success Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
