Vallejo City Unified School District
School District · Vallejo, California
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
20
15 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,175
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
20
15 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,175
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Evaluating Vallejo City Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Vallejo City Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cave Language Academy
Vallejo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Glen Cove Elementary
Vallejo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grace Patterson Elementary
Vallejo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#702 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,175
+$1,528 vs California median
District size
9,856 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Vallejo City Unified ranks #702 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Vallejo City Unified's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cave Language Academy (7.4/10), Glen Cove Elementary (5.7/10), and Grace Patterson Elementary (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Vallejo City Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Vallejo City Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Vallejo City Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cave Language Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Glen Cove Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Grace Patterson Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Vallejo High | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | John Finney High (continuation) | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Jesse M. Bethel High | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Dan Mini Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Hogan Middle | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Vallejo City Unified
Vallejo City Unified is a Vallejo, California school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 9,856 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.2:1. The district invests $19,175 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.0/10, Vallejo City Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cave Language Academy, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Vallejo City Unified students show an average math proficiency of 27.9% and ELA proficiency of 31.9%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Vallejo City Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Vallejo City Unified with test data.
Schools in Vallejo City Unified
20 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Vallejo
- Total Enrollment
- 9,856
- Teachers (FTE)
- 424
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vallejo City Unified?
Vallejo City Unified has 20 schools in total — 15 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Vallejo City Unified?
The average composite rating for Vallejo City Unified is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Vallejo City Unified?
Vallejo City Unified spends $19,175 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vallejo City Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Vallejo City Unified is 23.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Vallejo City Unified?
Cave Language Academy is the highest-rated school in Vallejo City Unified with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Vallejo City Unified?
Across schools in Vallejo City Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Vallejo City Unified compare to other districts in California?
Vallejo City Unified has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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