Valley Life Charter
Tel:
(559)625-8527
- Valley Life Charter serves 664 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is equal to the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Valley Life Charter's student population of 664 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 664 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valley Life Charter's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valley Life Charter is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #3867 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 52% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tulare County Office of Education School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valley Life Charter is Visalia Technical Early College (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Veva Blunt Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Crestwood Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Visalia Visalia Technical Early College Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 278 students
0.5 miles
2245 S. Linwood
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)622-3212 0.5 9-12 278 - Visalia Crestwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 640 students
0.7 miles
3001 W. Whitendale Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)730-7754 0.7 K-6 640 - Visalia Veva Blunt Elementary School Grades: K-7 | 677 students
0.7 miles
1119 S. Chinowth Rd.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)730-7793 0.7 K-7 677 - Visalia La Joya Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 879 students
0.8 miles
4711 W. La Vida
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)730-7921 0.8 7-8 879 - Visalia Linwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 613 students
0.8 miles
3129 S. Linwood Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)730-7776 0.8 K-6 613
School Reviews
| 5 Very much would like to recommend the school to any one. Friendly stuff and teachers. Everone including students seem to have a smile. Every day that I go to drop off my son or pick him up from school. Very happy with the school. I want to thank the stuff and teachers. Sincerely Mrs. Duran. - Posted by Parent - Irene |
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