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#7631 of 9,539 schools in CA

John Finney High (continuation)

High School · Vallejo City Unified · Vallejo, CA

A Vallejo City Unified high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1347 Amador St., Vallejo, CA 94590

  • Math 4% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 4% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 53.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-1.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency3.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-24.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-52.3 pts
Overall Proficiency4% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate53%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$19,175

Students at John Finney High (continuation) score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency4%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency4%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 4% recently.

Show all 8 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
4%
ELA
4%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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The neighborhood

Where John Finney High (continuation) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,756/100K

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

$66,957

Median home value

$510,700

Median rent

$1,768/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

44%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94590; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vallejo Adult TransitionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated120.0 mi41Compare →
Vallejo HighEnrollment path unverified5.19–120.2 mi1,193Compare →
North Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.9 mi362Compare →
North Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–120.9 mi393Compare →

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.

Vallejo City Unified

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#6 of 19
District spending per student
$19,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

John Finney High (continuation) is listed in Vallejo City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John Finney High (continuation)

John Finney High (continuation) is a public high school in Vallejo, CA, part of Vallejo City Unified, serving approximately 143 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,631 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John Finney High (continuation)

What grades does John Finney High (continuation) serve?

John Finney High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John Finney High (continuation)?

John Finney High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Finney High (continuation)?

The student-teacher ratio at John Finney High (continuation) is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Finney High (continuation) rank in CA?

John Finney High (continuation) ranks #7,631 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is John Finney High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?

John Finney High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 John Finney High (continuation)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Finney High (continuation) has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is John Finney High (continuation) a charter school?

No, John Finney High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John Finney High (continuation) a Title I school?

No, John Finney High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Finney High (continuation)?

88.1% of students at John Finney High (continuation) 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
143
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Solano County
4-Year Graduation
53.0%
Area population (ZIP 94590)
37,401
Area average commute
34.8 min
Area median age
39.3
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 94590; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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