Serving 1,048 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valley Oaks Charter ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Oaks Charter's student population of 1,048 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,048 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Valley Oaks Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Oaks Charter is 0.60, 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
#4752 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Oaks Charter's ranking?
Valley Oaks Charter is ranked #4752 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valley Oaks Charter often compared to?
Valley Oaks Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Heartland Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Oaks Charter?
The graduation rate of Valley Oaks Charter is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Oaks Charter?
1,048 students attend Valley Oaks Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Valley Oaks Charter students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Oaks Charter?
Valley Oaks Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Oaks Charter offer ?
Valley Oaks Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Valley Oaks Charter part of?
Valley Oaks Charter is part of Kern County Office Of Education School District.
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