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Valley High School

1927 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215

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Tel: (661) 720-4180

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Valley High School serves 94 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 ≤20% (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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 94 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (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:

School Overview

Valley High School's student population of 94 students has declined by 51% over five school years.

The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

94 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

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Students by Grade

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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 0.13, 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)

Overall Testing Rank

#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Valley High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley High School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley High School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Valley High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

93%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

70-79%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Valley High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

93%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley High School 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

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Delano Joint Union High 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 High School's ranking?

Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% 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 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Valley High School?

94 students attend Valley High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Valley High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley High School?

Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Delano Joint Union High School District.

School Calendar

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Date

Spring Break: No School

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 94 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education