Victor Valley Union High School District
School District · Victorville, California
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
10
1 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
11,568
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
10
1 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
11,568
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
How this district compares
California rank
#347 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above 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 #347 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Victor Valley Union High's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are University Preparatory (8.5/10), Victor Valley Virtual Academy (7.9/10), and Cobalt Institute of Math and Science (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 | University Preparatory | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Victor Valley Virtual Academy | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Cobalt Institute of Math and Science | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Lakeview Leadership Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Goodwill High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Silverado High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Adelanto High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Imogene Garner Hook Junior High | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Victor Valley High | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Goodwill Independent Study | 4.7 / 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. District-level spending was $18,559 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Victor Valley Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is University Preparatory, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Victor Valley Union High students show an average math proficiency of 26.4% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
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 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Victorville
- Total Enrollment
- 11,568
- Teachers (FTE)
- 510
- District spending per student
- $18,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Victor Valley Union High?
Victor Valley Union High's district-level spending was $18,559 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
University Preparatory is the highest-rated school in Victor Valley Union High with a composite score of 8.5/10.
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 26.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. 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 6.3/10 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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