Valley Center Prep

Summary:

Valley Center Prep is an alternative public school located in Valley Center, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 84 students. The school is part of the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, which is ranked 1288 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley Center Prep has seen a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 40.9% in 2018-2019 to 80.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, outperforming the district's average. Correspondingly, the school's dropout rates have decreased from a high of 36.4% in 2018-2019 to 15.4% in the 2022-2023 school year, though this is still higher than the state average. Valley Center Prep also outperforms the district and the state in several key test score metrics, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy, with 61.54% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/ELA/Literacy, compared to 45.67% for the district and 55.73% for the state.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, Valley Center Prep's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as Audeo Charter II and Guajome Learning Centers, in areas like graduation rates and test scores, it lags behind high-performing charter schools like Coastal Academy Charter and Dimensions Collaborative. Additionally, Valley Center Prep has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.78% to 64.29% over the past few years, and a student-teacher ratio that has improved from a high of 33.2 in 2020-2021 to 23 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is still higher than the ratios of many nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 28751-U Cole Grade Rd.
       Valley Center, CA  92082


(760) 751-0455

District: Valley Center-Pauma Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1419th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,966 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  84

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.4%
American Indian:
28.6%
White:
23.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley Center Prep ranks worse than 61.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.07. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Valley Center Prep freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Valley Center Prep is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.4%), American Indian (28.6%), White (23.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Center Prep is 23. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Center Prep is $12,966.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Center Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Center Prep 1419th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Valley Center Prep in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Valley Center-Pauma Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Center-Pauma Unified 1288th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Center Prep

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Rank History for all students at Valley Center Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.09 1038th 1653 37.2%
2005 25.87 1175th 1901 38.2%
2006 12.73 1719th 1968 12.7%
2007 14.59 1735th 2063 15.9%
2008 28.82 1207th 2117 43.0%
2009 33.42 1248th 2238 44.2%
2010 30.92 1257th 2281 44.9%
2011 41.12 1026th 2367 56.7%
2012 42.17 1001st 2354 57.5%
2013 42.31 1005th 2426 58.6%
2018 33.46 1330th 2017 34.1%
2019 28.03 1467th 2133 31.2%
2022 16.80 1743rd 2123 17.9%
2023 28.26 1466th 2348 37.6%
2024 30.07 1419th 2323 38.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Center Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.35 1370th 1943 29.5%
2023 26.32 1514th 2247 32.6%
2024 24.33 1554th 2235 30.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley Center Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.83 1300th 2118 38.6%
2024 31.41 1315th 2098 37.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Center Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.08 1768th 2207 19.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Center Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.98 1656th 1861 11.0%
2023 26.87 1447th 2142 32.4%
2024 30.20 1368th 2125 35.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Valley Center Prep Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Valley Center Prep

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 22 0 0 9 13 n/a n/a 0 44
2003 22 0 0 9 13 n/a n/a 0 44
2004 51 0 0 10 19 n/a n/a 0 80
2005 39 0 0 17 17 n/a n/a 0 73
2006 30 0 0 10 17 n/a n/a 0 57
2007 29 0 1 15 6 n/a n/a 0 51
2008 32 1 n/a 13 10 n/a n/a 0 56
2009 35 3 0 18 9 0 0 0 65
2010 39 0 0 25 11 0 0 0 75
2011 38 0 0 14 13 0 1 0 66
2012 30 0 0 18 9 0 1 0 58
2013 38 0 0 18 15 1 1 0 73
2014 32 0 1 27 14 0 0 0 74
2015 39 0 1 22 12 0 9 0 83
2016 27 1 1 27 6 0 6 0 68
2017 20 1 0 23 10 0 6 0 60
2018 10 0 1 17 18 1 5 0 52
2019 13 1 1 20 13 0 2 0 50
2020 14 1 2 22 15 0 3 0 57
2021 51 0 1 86 30 0 17 0 185
2022 31 1 2 56 17 0 11 0 118
2023 20 0 0 39 24 0 1 0 84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley Center Prep

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 44 3.0 14.7 0
2003 44 3.0 14.7 0
2004 80 3.0 26.7 22.5
2005 73 2.0 36.5 26
2006 57 2.0 28.5 3.5
2007 51 1.8 28.3 15.7
2008 56 1.8 31.1 23.2
2009 65 1.7 36.1 23.1
2010 75 4.0 18.7 24
2011 66 n/a n/a 0
2012 58 3.0 19.3 n/a
2013 73 3.0 24.3 38.4
2014 74 3.0 24.6 66.2
2015 83 4.0 20.7 49.4
2016 68 3.0 22.6 51.5
2017 60 2.0 30.0 40
2018 52 2.4 21.6 61.5
2019 50 2.0 25.0 50
2020 57 n/a n/a 47.4
2021 185 5.5 33.2 43.8
2022 118 4.0 29.5 44.9
2023 84 3.6 23.0 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valley Center Prep

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 44 3.0 14.7 0
2003 44 3.0 14.7 0
2004 80 3.0 26.7 22.5
2005 73 2.0 36.5 26
2006 57 2.0 28.5 3.5
2007 51 1.8 28.3 15.7
2008 56 1.8 31.1 23.2
2009 65 1.7 36.1 23.1
2010 75 4.0 18.7 24
2011 66 n/a n/a 0
2012 58 3.0 19.3 n/a
2013 73 3.0 24.3 38.4
2014 74 3.0 24.6 66.2
2015 83 4.0 20.7 49.4
2016 68 3.0 22.6 51.5
2017 60 2.0 30.0 40
2018 52 2.4 21.6 61.5
2019 50 2.0 25.0 50
2020 57 n/a n/a 47.4
2021 185 5.5 33.2 43.8
2022 118 4.0 29.5 44.9
2023 84 3.6 23.0 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Center Prep

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,966

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Center Prep

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1467th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1466th of 2348 High schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Center Prep)53.936.4
 17.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Center-Pauma Unified)52.947
 5.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Valley Center Prep)7.70
 7.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Valley Center-Pauma Unified)19.516.7
 2.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Valley Center Prep)00
   12th Grade Science (Valley Center-Pauma Unified)25.117
 8.1%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5084
 68%
African American10
 100%
American Indian1324
 84.6%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2039
 95%
Pacific Islander00
White1320
 53.8%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%64.3%
 14.3%


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Valley Center Prep ranks 1419th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Valley Center Prep are 46% Hispanic, 29% American Indian, 24% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Valley Center Prep.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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