Valley High School
- Valley High School serves 193 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Valley High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Valley High School's student population of 193 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 193 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valley High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.10, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9138 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Delano Joint Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valley High School is Wonderful College Prep Academy (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wonderful College Prep Academy (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wonderful College Prep Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Delano Wonderful College Prep Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 879 students
0.0 miles
1942 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661)454-3000 0.0 6-12 879 - Delano Princeton Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 630 students
0.3 miles
1959 Princeton St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661)721-5080 0.3 K-5 630 - Delano Morningside Grades: K-5 | 624 students
0.5 miles
2100 Summer Dr.
Delano, CA 93215
(661)720-2700 0.5 K-5 624 - Delano Terrace Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 484 students
0.5 miles
1999 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661)721-5060 0.5 K-5 484 - Delano Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 716 students
0.6 miles
1430 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661)721-5030 0.6 6-8 716
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