Serving 473 students in grades 9-12, Valor Academy 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valor Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Valor Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Valor Academy High School?
473 students attend Valor Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Valor Academy High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valor Academy High School?
Valor Academy High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valor Academy High School offer ?
Valor Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Valor Academy High School part of?
Valor Academy High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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