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Valley High

Summary:

Valley High is a public high school located in Santa Ana, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,197 students. The school is part of the Santa Ana Unified School District, which is ranked 1241 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley High has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of California high schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Asian, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, as well as for Special Education, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Homeless students. Valley High's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the Santa Ana Unified School District and the state of California averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 89.1% to 91.5%, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has fluctuated between 3.0% and 7.6%, which is higher than the state average.

Despite being located in close proximity to several higher-performing schools, such as Middle College High, Los Amigos High, and Hector G. Godinez, Valley High continues to struggle, suggesting that factors beyond just the school's immediate environment may be contributing to its challenges. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 73.1% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its overall low performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1801 South Greenville St.
       Santa Ana, CA  92704-4005

(714) 241-6410

District: Santa Ana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1722nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,085 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  2,077

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.9%
Asian:
1.9%
White:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley High ranks worse than 74.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 10 ranked high schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Valley High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.9%), Asian (1.9%), White (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley High is 19.8, which is the 5th best among 10 high schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley High is $9,085. 5 high schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley High 1722nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Valley High in the ranking list.)

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Santa Ana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Ana Unified 1241st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.21 899th 1653 45.6%
2005 31.06 1023rd 1901 46.2%
2006 28.56 1136th 1968 42.3%
2007 26.34 1256th 2063 39.1%
2008 25.72 1299th 2117 38.6%
2009 23.52 1695th 2238 24.3%
2010 26.12 1391st 2281 39.0%
2011 26.91 1411th 2367 40.4%
2012 33.76 1209th 2354 48.6%
2013 35.79 1162nd 2426 52.1%
2015 28.29 1370th 1994 31.3%
2016 26.22 1424th 2039 30.2%
2017 26.27 1429th 2021 29.3%
2018 33.97 1322nd 2017 34.5%
2019 25.47 1518th 2133 28.8%
2021 23.48 990th 1290 23.3%
2022 25.43 1522nd 2123 28.3%
2023 20.42 1694th 2348 27.9%
2024 18.54 1722nd 2323 25.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.54 604th 938 35.6%
2019 30.20 762nd 941 19.0%
2021 44.09 222nd 467 52.5%
2022 44.78 406th 1044 61.1%
2023 33.37 673rd 1323 49.1%
2024 28.92 885th 1350 34.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.57 1309th 1547 15.4%
2024 22.60 1262nd 1534 17.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.03 1182nd 1862 36.5%
2019 30.46 1346th 1937 30.5%
2021 27.77 845th 1126 25.0%
2022 28.76 1388th 1943 28.6%
2023 23.23 1595th 2247 29.0%
2024 20.61 1642nd 2235 26.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.82 173rd 290 40.3%
2023 38.12 242nd 417 42.0%
2024 25.39 346th 451 23.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.80 1267th 1760 28.0%
2019 23.27 1398th 1833 23.7%
2021 18.10 894th 1054 15.2%
2022 20.64 1478th 1858 20.5%
2023 20.95 1574th 2118 25.7%
2024 17.31 1652nd 2098 21.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.56 952nd 1052 9.5%
2019 30.67 758th 1117 32.1%
2021 23.99 462nd 555 16.8%
2022 33.95 711th 1161 38.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.61 211th 233 9.4%
2024 9.10 230th 234 1.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.31 1215th 1834 33.8%
2019 23.87 1378th 1880 26.7%
2021 22.40 883rd 1122 21.3%
2022 26.47 1373rd 1916 28.3%
2023 17.84 1662nd 2207 24.7%
2024 18.12 1636th 2172 24.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.62 538th 582 7.6%
2024 23.66 551st 712 22.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.81 1117th 1742 35.9%
2019 29.45 1273rd 1814 29.8%
2022 29.09 1334th 1861 28.3%
2023 23.88 1517th 2142 29.2%
2024 19.65 1593rd 2125 25.0%
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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Valley High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 175 169 432 1661 1 n/a n/a 0 2438
1989 140 132 411 1780 0 n/a n/a 0 2463
1990 121 117 397 1977 1 n/a n/a 0 2613
1991 118 110 406 2503 1 n/a n/a 0 3138
1992 109 73 372 2759 2 n/a n/a 0 3315
1993 89 65 367 2728 0 n/a n/a 0 3249
1994 78 69 289 2629 1 n/a n/a 0 3066
1995 51 101 263 2444 0 n/a n/a 0 2859
1996 51 101 263 2444 0 n/a n/a 0 2859
1997 47 82 262 2534 0 n/a n/a 0 2925
1998 52 76 221 2552 0 n/a n/a 0 2901
1999 48 74 234 2696 1 n/a n/a 0 3053
2000 45 77 228 2493 1 n/a n/a 1 2845
2001 49 80 231 2558 1 n/a n/a 1 2920
2002 61 41 141 2828 0 n/a n/a 1 3072
2003 61 41 141 2828 0 n/a n/a 1 3072
2004 54 34 135 2877 2 n/a n/a 0 3102
2005 52 38 126 2900 2 n/a n/a 5 3123
2006 36 27 81 2904 2 n/a n/a 1 3051
2007 18 31 82 2929 3 n/a n/a 4 3067
2008 17 23 60 2537 1 n/a n/a 0 2638
2009 15 19 46 2521 1 6 2 0 2610
2010 17 20 31 2382 0 10 5 0 2465
2011 17 11 36 2335 0 7 9 0 2415
2012 13 10 39 2256 2 8 4 0 2332
2013 16 9 41 2203 1 9 4 0 2283
2014 9 6 44 2156 1 4 1 0 2221
2015 13 3 39 2202 0 4 2 0 2263
2016 13 6 40 2175 2 2 3 0 2241
2017 10 4 44 2138 2 2 4 0 2204
2018 10 6 46 2045 3 0 3 0 2113
2019 8 1 43 2091 3 1 3 0 2150
2020 6 3 53 2177 5 5 3 0 2252
2021 6 3 46 2158 5 6 2 1 2227
2022 7 4 48 2176 4 4 5 3 2251
2023 9 1 44 2129 4 4 3 3 2197
2024 11 0 39 2012 4 6 4 1 2077

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 Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2438 102.8 23.7 n/a
1989 2463 108.3 22.7 n/a
1990 2613 110.2 23.7 n/a
1991 3138 124.5 25.2 n/a
1992 3315 126.5 26.2 35.6
1993 3249 111.1 29.2 47
1994 3066 115.2 26.6 50.1
1995 2859 106.7 26.8 57.9
1996 2859 106.7 26.8 57.9
1997 2925 107.2 27.3 62.1
1998 2901 113.6 25.5 64.5
1999 3053 113.8 26.8 62.6
2000 2845 123.2 23.1 66.4
2001 2920 127.4 22.9 63
2002 3072 131.9 23.3 77.4
2003 3072 131.9 23.3 77.4
2004 3102 131.0 23.7 71.2
2005 3123 122.8 25.4 73.8
2006 3051 121.0 25.2 62.7
2007 3067 120.6 25.4 65.5
2008 2638 114.6 23.0 70.7
2009 2610 107.3 22.2 77.2
2010 2465 100.4 24.5 75.8
2011 2415 n/a n/a 80.4
2012 2332 99.5 23.4 n/a
2013 2283 101.4 22.5 85.4
2014 2221 94.4 23.5 91.7
2015 2263 94.0 24.0 90.1
2016 2241 101.0 22.1 94.2
2017 2204 100.2 21.9 92.8
2018 2113 88.3 23.9 81.3
2019 2150 89.2 24.1 84.9
2020 2252 n/a n/a 87.4
2021 2227 99.1 22.4 89.3
2022 2251 103.5 21.7 66.8
2023 2197 105.6 20.7 73.1
2024 2077 104.7 19.8 79.6

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2438 102.8 23.7 n/a
1989 2463 108.3 22.7 n/a
1990 2613 110.2 23.7 n/a
1991 3138 124.5 25.2 n/a
1992 3315 126.5 26.2 35.6
1993 3249 111.1 29.2 47
1994 3066 115.2 26.6 50.1
1995 2859 106.7 26.8 57.9
1996 2859 106.7 26.8 57.9
1997 2925 107.2 27.3 62.1
1998 2901 113.6 25.5 64.5
1999 3053 113.8 26.8 62.6
2000 2845 123.2 23.1 66.4
2001 2920 127.4 22.9 63
2002 3072 131.9 23.3 77.4
2003 3072 131.9 23.3 77.4
2004 3102 131.0 23.7 71.2
2005 3123 122.8 25.4 73.8
2006 3051 121.0 25.2 62.7
2007 3067 120.6 25.4 65.5
2008 2638 114.6 23.0 70.7
2009 2610 107.3 22.2 77.2
2010 2465 100.4 24.5 75.8
2011 2415 n/a n/a 80.4
2012 2332 99.5 23.4 n/a
2013 2283 101.4 22.5 85.4
2014 2221 94.4 23.5 91.7
2015 2263 94.0 24.0 90.1
2016 2241 101.0 22.1 94.2
2017 2204 100.2 21.9 92.8
2018 2113 88.3 23.9 81.3
2019 2150 89.2 24.1 84.9
2020 2252 n/a n/a 87.4
2021 2227 99.1 22.4 89.3
2022 2251 103.5 21.7 66.8
2023 2197 105.6 20.7 73.1
2024 2077 104.7 19.8 79.6

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 High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,085

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley High

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 1518th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1694th of 2348 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley High)28.627.1
 1.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)35.340.8
 5.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Valley High)14.38.4
 5.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)20.415.5
 4.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Valley High)9.511.6
 2%
   11th Grade Science (Santa Ana Unified)14.419
 4.6%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Valley High)7.70
 7.7%
   12th Grade Science (Santa Ana Unified)4.35.5
 1.2%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students21502197
 2.2%
African American11
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian4344
 2.3%
Hispanic20912129
 1.8%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White89
 12.5%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.9%73.1%
 11.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley High

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,077 students attended Valley High.

Valley High ranks 1722nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Valley High are 97% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Elementary : Adams Elementary
Elementary : Andrew Jackson Elementary
Elementary : Carl Harvey Elementary
Elementary : Diamond Elementary
Elementary : Fremont Elementary
Elementary : George Washington Carver Elementary
Elementary : Martin Luther King Junior Elementary
Elementary : Monte Vista Elementary
Middle : Gerald P. Carr Intermediate


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