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#3250 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 34% in state

Covina High

High School · Covina-valley Unified · Covina, CA

A Covina-valley Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

463 South Hollenbeck Ave., Covina, CA 91723

  • Math 22% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-5.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation33.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22:1
District spending per student$18,230
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Covina High score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2017, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Covina 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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,996/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Covina), 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

$87,363

Median home value

$663,800

Median rent

$1,711/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

42.9%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
33.4% 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Firm Foundation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.3 mi52Compare →
Firm Foundation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–120.3 mi47Compare →
Legacy Christian PspPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.9 mi509Compare →
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West CovinaEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.0 mi263Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Covina-valley Unified

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#9 of 17
District spending per student
$18,230NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Covina High is listed in Covina-Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Covina High

Covina High is a public high school in Covina, CA, part of Covina-valley Unified, serving approximately 1,080 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,250 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Covina High

What grades does Covina High serve?

Covina High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Covina High?

Covina High has an enrollment of approximately 1,080 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Covina High?

The student-teacher ratio at Covina High is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Covina High rank in CA?

Covina High ranks #3,250 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Covina High's MySchoolScout rating?

Covina High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Covina High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Covina High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Covina High a charter school?

No, Covina High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Covina High a Title I school?

No, Covina High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Covina High?

75.6% of students at Covina 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
1,080
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 91723)
18,200
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
38.1
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 91723; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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