Vanden High School is a high school in Fairfield, California. It is in the Travis Unified School District and serves children from southern Vacaville, eastern Fairfield and Travis Air Force Base. This school serves grades 9-12. The school's mascot is the Vikings.
Serving 1,631 students in grades 9-12, Vanden High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vanden High's attendance zone covers the entire district in Fairfield, CA, encompassing approximately 44.7 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 7.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vanden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Vanden High School's student population of 1,631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,631 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Reaching beyond the boundaries to build a community of learners
School Rankings
Vanden High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanden High School is 0.81, 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
#2400 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Dark green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanden High School's ranking?
Vanden High School is ranked #2400 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vanden High School often compared to?
Vanden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vacaville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanden High School?
The graduation rate of Vanden High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Vanden High School?
1,631 students attend Vanden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Vanden High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vanden High School?
Vanden High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vanden High School offer ?
Vanden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vanden High School part of?
Vanden High School is part of Travis Unified School District.
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