West Valley High School is an American high school located at 3805 Happy Valley Road, Cottonwood, California, 96022, 6.5 miles west of Interstate 5 near the intersection of Gas Point and Happy Valley Roads. The closest major city is Redding, California which is about fifteen miles north of the school.
Serving 736 students in grades 9-12, West Valley Early College High School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Valley Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Valley Early College High School's student population of 736 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
736 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1981
School Rankings
West Valley Early College 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 West Valley Early College High School is 0.50, 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
#3882 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
68%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Valley Early College High School's ranking?
West Valley Early College High School is ranked #3882 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are West Valley Early College High School often compared to?
West Valley Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson High School, Anderson New Technology High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Valley Early College High School?
The graduation rate of West Valley Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Valley Early College High School?
736 students attend West Valley Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of West Valley Early College High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Valley Early College High School?
West Valley Early College High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Valley Early College High School offer ?
West Valley Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Valley Early College High School part of?
West Valley Early College High School is part of Anderson Union High School District.
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