Serving 394 students in grades 9-12, Vasquez High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vasquez High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Acton, CA, encompassing approximately 211.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary reaching 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vasquez High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Vasquez High School's student population of 394 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vasquez High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vasquez High School is 0.56, which is less 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
#4035 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vasquez High School's ranking?
Vasquez High School is ranked #4035 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vasquez High School often compared to?
Vasquez High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Desert by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vasquez High School?
The graduation rate of Vasquez High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Vasquez High School?
394 students attend Vasquez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Vasquez High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vasquez High School?
Vasquez High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vasquez High School offer ?
Vasquez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vasquez High School part of?
Vasquez High School is part of Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District.
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