Serving 170 students in grades 10-12, Valley Oak High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Oak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Valley Oak High School's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley Oak High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Oak High School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9299 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Oak High School's ranking?
Valley Oak High School is ranked #9299 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valley Oak High School often compared to?
Valley Oak High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Napa High School, American Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Oak High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Oak High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Oak High School?
170 students attend Valley Oak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Valley Oak High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Oak High School?
Valley Oak High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Oak High School offer ?
Valley Oak High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Valley Oak High School part of?
Valley Oak High School is part of Napa Valley Unified School District.
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