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#2232 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 23% in state

Clayton Valley Charter High

High School · Clayton Valley Charter High District · Concord, CA

A charter high school in Concord, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.

Charter

1101 Alberta Way, Concord, CA 94521

  • Math 43% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 76% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-0.13 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation29.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
District spending per student$14,448
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Clayton Valley Charter High score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency76%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 59% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
48%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
72%
2020*
ELA
85%
2021*
ELA
85%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clayton Valley Charter High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,431/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Concord), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$127,312

Median home value

$823,100

Median rent

$2,388/mo

College educated

44%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
29.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Concord HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–122.2 mi1,118Compare →
Calvary ChristianPrivate · tuition6.1private1–123.2 mi69Compare →
Contra Costa School of Performing ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified4.26–123.3 mi361Compare →
Ygnacio Valley HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–123.3 mi1,111Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Clayton Valley Charter High District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,448NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Clayton Valley Charter High is listed in Clayton Valley Charter High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clayton Valley Charter High

Clayton Valley Charter High is a public high school in Concord, CA, part of Clayton Valley Charter High District, serving approximately 2,390 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,232 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

What's said publicly about Clayton Valley Charter High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Clayton Valley Charter High School (CVCHS) is a comprehensive charter high school located in Concord, California, serving students primarily from Concord, Clayton, and Contra Costa County 2. The school operates with a mission to create a student-focused community where individuals are supported and challenged to reach their full potential as lifelong learners 1. Academically, CVCHS offers more than 19 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and five academies with career pathways in Sports Medicine, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Digital Arts, and Auto Shop 1. The school reports a 98% graduation success rate for the 2024–2025 school year and maintains a waitlist of approximately 500 students annually 1. It has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best High Schools in the nation for 2025–26 1. The school provides extensive support services, including on-site nursing, psychological counseling, and an eight-member guidance team 1. Notable recent events include the Class of 2026 graduation in June 2026 and alumni Jared Ralleta’s participation in NASA Artemis II Mission Control 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.claytonvalley.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clayton Valley Charter High

What grades does Clayton Valley Charter High serve?

Clayton Valley Charter High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Clayton Valley Charter High?

Clayton Valley Charter High has an enrollment of approximately 2,390 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Valley Charter High?

The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Valley Charter High is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clayton Valley Charter High rank in CA?

Clayton Valley Charter High ranks #2,232 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Clayton Valley Charter High's MySchoolScout rating?

Clayton Valley Charter High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clayton Valley Charter High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clayton Valley Charter High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Clayton Valley Charter High a charter school?

Yes, Clayton Valley Charter High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Clayton Valley Charter High a Title I school?

No, Clayton Valley Charter High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clayton Valley Charter High?

23.2% of students at Clayton Valley Charter High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,390
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Contra Costa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 94521)
41,118
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
43
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94521; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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