Valley Life Charter
Valley Life Charter serves 689 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Valley Life Charter's student population of 689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Life Charter is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)48%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
41%
54%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
23%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 10/1/2016
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.
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