Valley Oak Continuation High School

2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953

Rating

Bottom 50%

Valley Oak Continuation High School serves 31 students in grades 9-12.

Valley Oak Continuation 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 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 31 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Valley Oak Continuation High School's student population of 31 students has grown by 72% over five school years.

The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

31 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

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School Rankings

Valley Oak Continuation 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 Oak Continuation High School is 0.54, 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

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2653 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

31:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

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Hispanic

36%

56%

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Black

White

58%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.54

0.63

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Graduation Rate

60-79%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

77%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

11%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Live Oak Unified 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 Oak Continuation High School's ranking?

Valley Oak Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%).

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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Valley Oak Continuation High School?

The graduation rate of Valley Oak Continuation High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Valley Oak Continuation High School?

31 students attend Valley Oak Continuation High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Valley Oak Continuation High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

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

Valley Oak Continuation High School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Valley Oak Continuation High School offer ?

Valley Oak Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Valley Oak Continuation High School part of?

Valley Oak Continuation High School is part of Live Oak Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 31 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education