Valley High School serves 2,251 students in grades 9-12.
Valley High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Valley High School's student population of 2,251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,251 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.06, 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
#2722 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
97%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
1%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
92%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley High School's ranking?
Valley High School is ranked #2722 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
2,251 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Valley High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley High School?
Valley High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley High School offer ?
Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Valley High School part of?
Valley High School is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
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