Valley Children's Hospital, formerly Children's Hospital Central California is a stand-alone, pediatric acute care children's teaching hospital located in Madera County, California. The hospital has 358 pediatric beds and is affiliated the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Valley Children's Hospital serves 6 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Valley Children's Hospital ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley Children's Hospital's student population of 6 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Children's Hospital is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
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
How many students attend Valley Children's Hospital?
6 students attend Valley Children's Hospital.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Valley Children's Hospital students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, and 16% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Children's Hospital?
Valley Children's Hospital has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Children's Hospital offer ?
Valley Children's Hospital offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Valley Children's Hospital part of?
Valley Children's Hospital is part of Golden Valley Unified School District.
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