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Valley Alternative High (Continuation)

15430 Shadybend Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
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Tel: (626) 933-3401
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Valley Alternative High (Continuation) serves 102 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Alternative High (Continuation) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

School Overview

Valley Alternative High (Continuation)'s student population of 102 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
102 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Valley Alternative High (Continuation) is 0.08, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤5%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Alternative High (Continuation) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤5%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Alternative High (Continuation) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
96%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
n/a
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Valley Alternative High (Continuation).
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Valley Alternative High (Continuation) and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Valley Alternative High (Continuation) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Alternative High (Continuation) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley Alternative High (Continuation) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Alternative High (Continuation)'s ranking?

Valley Alternative High (Continuation) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Valley Alternative High (Continuation)?

The graduation rate of Valley Alternative High (Continuation) is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Valley Alternative High (Continuation)?

102 students attend Valley Alternative High (Continuation).

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Valley Alternative High (Continuation) students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Alternative High (Continuation)?

Valley Alternative High (Continuation) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Valley Alternative High (Continuation) offer ?

Valley Alternative High (Continuation) offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Valley Alternative High (Continuation) part of?

Valley Alternative High (Continuation) is part of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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