Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Tel:
(818) 832-7750
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences serves 1,151 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences's student population of 1,151 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,151 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5939 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 23% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences is Granada Hills Charter High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Patrick Henry Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Granada Hills Patrick Henry Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,161 student
0.5 miles
17340 San Jose St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-3870 0.5 6-8 1,161 - Granada Hills Granada Community Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 426 students
0.6 miles
17170 Tribune St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 363-3188 0.6 K-5 426 - North Hills Mayall Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 451 students
0.6 miles
16701 Mayall St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 363-5058 0.6 K-5 451 - Northridge Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 1-5 | 747 students
0.7 miles
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801 0.7 1-5 747 - Northridge Andasol Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 414 students
0.8 miles
10126 Encino Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-8631 0.8 K-5 414
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