Vanden High School
Tel:
(707) 437-7333
Vanden High School serves 1,744 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Vanden High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Vanden High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Vanden High School's student population of 1,744 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,744 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 77 teachers |
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School Comparison
Vanden High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Vanden High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2388 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | 15% | 5% |
| White | 31% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.79 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Travis Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Vanden High School is Travis Community Day (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Golden West Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Travis Independent Study (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairfield Golden West Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 869 students
0.5 miles
2651 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8240 0.5 7-8 869 - Fairfield Travis Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 4 students
0.5 miles
2785 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265 0.5 7-12 4 - Fairfield Travis Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 87 students
0.5 miles
2775 Deronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265 0.5 9-12 87 - Fairfield Travis Independent Study Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 3 students
0.5 miles
2751 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265 0.5 K-12 3 - Fairfield Center Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 519 students
0.7 miles
3101 Markeley Ln
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-4621 0.7 K-6 519
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