Serving 1,146 students in grades 9-12, Vallejo 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vallejo High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Vallejo school district, covering approximately 50.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vallejo High School's student population of 1,146 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,146 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1869
School Calendar
Campus Size
Mid Size
School Rankings
Vallejo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vallejo High School is 0.59, 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
#8456 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
22%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
70%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Redhawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vallejo High School's ranking?
Vallejo High School is ranked #8456 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vallejo High School often compared to?
Vallejo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jesse M. Bethel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vallejo High School?
The graduation rate of Vallejo High School is 70%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Vallejo High School?
1,146 students attend Vallejo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Vallejo High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vallejo High School?
Vallejo High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vallejo High School offer ?
Vallejo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vallejo High School part of?
Vallejo High School is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.
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