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%).
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 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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