Ygnacio Valley High School
Ygnacio Valley High School serves 1,246 students in grades 9-12.
Ygnacio Valley High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Ygnacio Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ygnacio Valley High School's student population of 1,246 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,246 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Rankings
Ygnacio Valley High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ygnacio Valley High School is 0.44, which is less 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 | #8223 out of 9659 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 10% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MT. Diablo Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Ygnacio Valley High School is Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Woodside Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Concord Woodside Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 350 students10
0.4 miles
761 San Simeon Dr.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 689-7671 0.4 K-5 350 - Walnut Creek Valle Verde Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 479 students10
0.5 miles
3275 Peachwillow Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-5700 0.5 K-5 479 - Walnut Creek Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts Charter School Grades: 6-12 | 420 students
0.7 miles
2730 Mitchell Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130 0.7 6-12 420 - Concord Oak Grove Middle School Math: 8% | Reading: 21%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 773 students10
0.7 miles
2050 Minert Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-1843 0.7 6-8 773 - Walnut Creek Bancroft Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 628 students10
0.9 miles
2200 Parish Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-3405 0.9 K-5 628
School Reviews
| 5 12/3/2008 Let me tell you the truth about Ygnacio Valley High School. I've been a student for 3 years, and I must say YV is truly an incredible school. I get scorned by people from other schools when I tell them that I go to YV, and I think it's humorous that people can judge a school's potential by listening to rumors. Yes, the majority of the school (racial diversity aside) isn't up to par with state standards, but that has nothing with the school's educational aptitude. Spectators observe YV and only notice the negatives. What's overlooked are our true diamonds in the rough: our top scholars, our excellent honors/AP programs, our diverse selection of courses, and our hardworking teachers who strive to students succeed. Do you really think Ygnacio Valley High is an easy school? Try taking our Honors Chemistry class, or our AP US History, then come talk to us. - Posted by Student/Alumni - roast |
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