Victor Valley Union High School District
School District · Victorville, California
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
10
1 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,559
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
10
1 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,559
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Evaluating Victor Valley Union High?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Victor Valley Union High 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.
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science
Victorville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
University Preparatory
Victorville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Adelanto High
Adelanto · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#480 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,559
+$912 vs California median
District size
11,568 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Victor Valley Union High ranks #480 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Victor Valley Union High's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cobalt Institute of Math and Science (8.0/10), University Preparatory (7.5/10), and Adelanto High (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 74% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Victor Valley Union High schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Victor Valley Union High schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Victor Valley Union High
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cobalt Institute of Math and Science | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | University Preparatory | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Adelanto High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Victor Valley Virtual Academy | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Lakeview Leadership Academy | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Goodwill High | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Silverado High | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Victor Valley High | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Goodwill Independent Study | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Imogene Garner Hook Junior High | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Victor Valley Union High
Victor Valley Union High is a Victorville, California school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 11,568 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.7:1. The district invests $18,559 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Victor Valley Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cobalt Institute of Math and Science, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Victor Valley Union High students show an average math proficiency of 26.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.9%.
The district includes 1 middle school , and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Victor Valley Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Victor Valley Union High with test data.
Schools in Victor Valley Union High
10 schools Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Victorville
- Total Enrollment
- 11,568
- Teachers (FTE)
- 510
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Victor Valley Union High?
Victor Valley Union High has 10 schools in total — 1 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Victor Valley Union High?
The average composite rating for Victor Valley Union High is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Victor Valley Union High?
Victor Valley Union High spends $18,559 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Victor Valley Union High?
The average student-teacher ratio in Victor Valley Union High is 22.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Victor Valley Union High?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is the highest-rated school in Victor Valley Union High with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Victor Valley Union High?
Across schools in Victor Valley Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Victor Valley Union High compare to other districts in California?
Victor Valley Union High has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 10 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.9%
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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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