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#3709 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 39% in state

Del Valle Continuation High

High School · Livermore Valley Joint Unified · Livermore, CA

A Livermore Valley Joint Unified high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2253 Fifth St., Livermore, CA 94550

  • Math 2% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 17% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendStable
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-25.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-38.5 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-34.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
District spending per student$15,445

Students at Del Valle Continuation High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency2%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 9 years
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
2%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

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

Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Del Valle Continuation 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 96Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 80Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,583/100K

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

$177,218

Median home value

$1,146,700

Median rent

$2,681/mo

College educated

55.8%

Homeownership

74.4%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 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
Livermore HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–120.3 mi1,803Compare →
Granada HighEnrollment path unverified7.99–121.2 mi2,234Compare →
Vineyard AlternativeEnrollment path unverified7.1K–121.4 mi110Compare →
Livermore Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–91.5 mi130Compare →

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.

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

Livermore Valley Joint Unified

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#14 of 18
District spending per student
$15,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Del Valle Continuation High is listed in Livermore Valley Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Del Valle Continuation High

Del Valle Continuation High is a public high school in Livermore, CA, part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified, serving approximately 106 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,709 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Del Valle Continuation High

What grades does Del Valle Continuation High serve?

Del Valle Continuation High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Del Valle Continuation High?

Del Valle Continuation High has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Valle Continuation High?

The student-teacher ratio at Del Valle Continuation High is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Del Valle Continuation High rank in CA?

Del Valle Continuation High ranks #3,709 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Del Valle Continuation High's MySchoolScout rating?

Del Valle Continuation High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Del Valle Continuation High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Valle Continuation High has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Del Valle Continuation High a charter school?

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

Is Del Valle Continuation High a Title I school?

No, Del Valle Continuation High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Valle Continuation High?

52.8% of students at Del Valle Continuation 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Alameda County
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 94550)
49,610
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
42.3
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 94550; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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