San Joaquin Valley High

Summary:

San Joaquin Valley High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Parlier, California, with a total enrollment of 72 students. The school is part of the Parlier Unified School District, which is ranked 1425 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

San Joaquin Valley High consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in California, with rankings between 1922 and 2176 out of over 2,000 high schools in the state. The school has received a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor academic performance. Only 7.14% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 55.73% statewide, and 0% were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 27.9% statewide. The school has also experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 5.3% to 25.0% in recent years, and low four-year graduation rates, fluctuating between 64.7% and 88.1%. Additionally, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 36.3% to 67.3% in recent years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, such as Parlier High, which is located just 0.22 miles away, San Joaquin Valley High significantly underperforms. However, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students have performed relatively better, ranking 290 out of 1,044 California high schools for ELL students in the 2021-2022 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. To improve student outcomes, the school may need to implement targeted academic support and tutoring programs, develop strategies to improve student engagement and attendance, and collaborate with the Parlier Unified School District to address the root causes of the school's underperformance.

Detail:

Public 7-12

900 Newmark Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648-2034

(559) 646-2723

District: Parlier Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2176^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,567

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 72

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.6%

White:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details San Joaquin Valley High ranks worse than 93.7% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.96. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of San Joaquin Valley High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.6%), White (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Joaquin Valley High is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare San Joaquin Valley High employs 5.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Joaquin Valley High is $14,567.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Joaquin Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks San Joaquin Valley High 2176^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See San Joaquin Valley High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Parlier Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Parlier Unified 1425^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for San Joaquin Valley High

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Rank History for all students at San Joaquin Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	9.53	1922^nd	2017	4.7%
2019	9.10	2097^th	2133	1.7%
2022	11.95	1946^th	2123	8.3%
2023	10.41	2032^nd	2348	13.5%
2024	7.96	2176^th	2323	6.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Joaquin Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.40	739^th	938	21.2%
2022	52.79	290^th	1044	72.2%
2023	31.75	732^nd	1323	44.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Joaquin Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.05	1746^th	1862	6.2%
2019	8.83	1923^rd	1937	0.7%
2022	13.09	1742^nd	1943	10.3%
2023	11.19	1930^th	2247	14.1%
2024	8.21	2086^th	2235	6.7%

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Rank History for Female students at San Joaquin Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	6.85	1754^th	1760	0.3%
2022	9.42	1777^th	1858	4.4%
2023	10.57	1865^th	2118	11.9%
2024	8.72	1926^th	2098	8.2%

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Rank History for Male students at San Joaquin Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.87	1620^th	1834	11.7%
2019	8.85	1853^rd	1880	1.4%
2022	12.13	1746^th	1916	8.9%
2023	6.62	2149^th	2207	2.6%
2024	7.15	2085^th	2172	4.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Joaquin Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	9.41	1645^th	1742	5.6%
2019	9.14	1769^th	1814	2.5%
2022	12.15	1697^th	1861	8.8%
2023	11.35	1839^th	2142	14.1%
2024	7.97	1973^rd	2125	7.2%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for San Joaquin Valley High

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Year	White	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1	82	0	83
2015	1	70	0	71
2016	0	54	0	54
2017	0	47	0	47
2018	0	53	0	53
2019	0	73	0	73
2020	0	70	0	70
2021	1	56	1	58
2022	0	51	0	51
2023	1	71	0	72

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 San Joaquin Valley High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	83	5.0	16.6	96.4
2015	71	4.0	17.7	95.8
2016	54	1.0	54.0	94.4
2017	47	2.5	18.8	83
2018	53	2.0	26.5	100
2019	73	4.5	16.2	98.6
2020	70	n/a	n/a	92.9
2021	58	4.2	13.6	89.7
2022	51	4.0	12.7	90.2
2023	72	5.8	12.4	90.3

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 San Joaquin Valley High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	83	5.0	16.6	96.4
2015	71	4.0	17.7	95.8
2016	54	1.0	54.0	94.4
2017	47	2.5	18.8	83
2018	53	2.0	26.5	100
2019	73	4.5	16.2	98.6
2020	70	n/a	n/a	92.9
2021	58	4.2	13.6	89.7
2022	51	4.0	12.7	90.2
2023	72	5.8	12.4	90.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for San Joaquin Valley High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,567

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on San Joaquin Valley High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2097^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 2032^nd of 2348 High schools	11.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Joaquin Valley High)	3.7	10.5	6.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Parlier Unified)	25.3	32.4	7.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (San Joaquin Valley High)	0	5.9	5.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Parlier Unified)	7.7	6.2	1.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (San Joaquin Valley High)	0	0
12th Grade Science (Parlier Unified)	5.3	8.9	3.6%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	73	72	1.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	73	71	2.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.6%	90.3%	8.4%

Schools Near San Joaquin Valley High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)	CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
San Joaquin Valley High	Public	7-12	900 Newmark Ave.	Parlier	93648	Fresno County	Parlier Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 646-2723	72	6	12.4	90.3%	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8	2176^th of 2323 public high schools	6.3%		10.4	2032^nd of 2348 public high schools	13.5%	144			0.0	0.0	0.0	7.1	7.1	0.0	0.0	$14,567
Parlier High	Public	9-12	603 Third St.	Parlier	93648	Fresno County	Parlier Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 646-3573	946	48	19.5	93.3%	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	934 (98.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	16.8	1765^th of 2323 public high schools	24.0%		24	1590^th of 2348 public high schools	32.3%	175			6.8	6.9	6.8	21.8	21.8	8.4	8.4	$8,937
Reedley Middle College High	Public, Charter	9-12	1535 North Reed Ave.	Reedley	93654	Fresno County	Kings Canyon Joint Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 305-7050	233	7	32.2	72.1%	34 (14.6%)	2 (0.9%)	190 (81.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	96.2	62^nd of 2323 public high schools	97.3%		94.1	102^nd of 2348 public high schools	95.7%	40			76.8		76.8	94.6	94.6	55.4	55.4	$11,160
Reedley High	Public	9-12	740 West North Ave.	Reedley	93654	Fresno County	Kings Canyon Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 305-7100	1,848	76	24.2	81.8%	151 (8.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1,632 (88.3%)	40 (2.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (1.1%)	76.5	377^th of 2323 public high schools	83.8%		70.1	479^th of 2348 public high schools	79.6%	102	0.0	16.6	39.8		32.1	77.7	77.7	44.4	44.4	$7,348
Selma High	Public	9-12	3125 Wright St.	Selma	93662	Fresno County	Selma Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 898-6550	1,742	92	18.8	88.5%	64 (3.7%)	4 (0.2%)	1,591 (91.3%)	71 (4.1%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	51.4	828^th of 2323 public high schools	64.4%		38.9	1174^th of 2348 public high schools	50.0%	346			17.1		16.8	58.6	58.6	28.1	28.1	$9,969
Valley Regional Occupational Program	Public	9-12	1305 Q St.	Sanger	93657	Fresno County	Valley Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(559) 876-2122	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Heartland High (Continuation)	Public	7-12	2269 Sylvia St.	Selma	93662	Fresno County	Selma Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 898-6670	62	6	11.1	79.0%	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.6	2208^th of 2323 public high schools	5.0%		11.2	1988^th of 2348 public high schools	15.3%	220			0.0		0.0	9.4	9.4	0.0	0.0	$33,689
Selma Independent	Public	7-12	2269 Sylvia St.	Selma	93662	Fresno County	Selma Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 898-6670	171	8	20.1	80.7%	11 (6.4%)	1 (0.6%)	152 (88.9%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	9.1	2083^rd of 2323 public high schools	10.3%		12.3	1936^th of 2348 public high schools	17.5%	147			0.0		2.4	17.7	15.0	0.0	0.0	$6,983
STRIVE Academy	Public	7-12	1420 2Nd St.	Selma	93662	Fresno County	Selma Unified	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(559) 898-6720	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sanger High	Public	9-12	1045 Bethel Ave.	Sanger	93657	Fresno County	Sanger Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 524-7121	2,734	122	22.3	67.3%	310 (11.3%)	16 (0.6%)	2,147 (78.5%)	190 (6.9%)	6 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	64 (2.3%)	76.3	379^th of 2323 public high schools	83.7%		65.6	551^st of 2348 public high schools	76.5%	172			40.6	0.0	39.5	73.4	73.4	35.4	35.4	$12,275

Frequently Asked Questions about San Joaquin Valley High

What district is San Joaquin Valley High in?

Parlier Unified

Is San Joaquin Valley High a good school?

San Joaquin Valley High ranks in the bottom 6.3% of California high schools.

How many students attend San Joaquin Valley High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 72 students attended San Joaquin Valley High.

What is the racial makeup of San Joaquin Valley High?

Students at San Joaquin Valley High are 99% Hispanic, 1% White.

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