Serving 269 students in grades 9-12, Valley Vista High (Continuation 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- 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: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Vista High (Continuation School)'s student population of 269 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Vista High (Continuation 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 Vista High (Continuation School) is 0.64, which is more 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)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Vista High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Valley Vista High (Continuation School) is ranked #9299 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 Vista High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Valley Vista High (Continuation School) is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Vista High (Continuation School)?
269 students attend Valley Vista High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Valley Vista High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Vista High (Continuation School)?
Valley Vista High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Vista High (Continuation School) offer ?
Valley Vista High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Valley Vista High (Continuation School) part of?
Valley Vista High (Continuation School) is part of Huntington Beach Union High School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of First Quarter - Minimum Day - Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. (Events)
November 01, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of Second Quarter (Events)
November 04, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
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