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#7811 of 9,539 schools in CA

North Valley High

High School · Anderson Union High · Anderson, CA

An Anderson Union High high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

20083 Olinda Rd., Anderson, CA 96007

  • Math 2% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 9% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 57.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency8.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-25.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-47.2 pts
Overall Proficiency5% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-27.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate57%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.2:1
District spending per student$15,666

Students at North Valley High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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 Proficiency9%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 5% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
5%
2024
Math
2%
ELA
9%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.1%

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 North Valley High 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,211/100K

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

$65,000

Median home value

$284,800

Median rent

$1,037/mo

College educated

16.3%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96007; 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
Anderson Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi20Compare →
Oakview High (alternative)Enrollment path unverified5.99–120.1 mi95Compare →
Anderson HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–120.3 mi567Compare →
Independent Educational ProgramsPrivate · tuition5.2private1–120.5 mi43Compare →

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.

Anderson Union High

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$15,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Valley High is listed in Anderson Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Valley High

North Valley High is a public high school in Anderson, CA, part of Anderson Union High, serving approximately 93 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,811 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Valley High

What grades does North Valley High serve?

North Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Valley High?

North Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at North Valley High is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Valley High rank in CA?

North Valley High ranks #7,811 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is North Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

North Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 North Valley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Valley High has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Valley High a charter school?

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

Is North Valley High a Title I school?

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

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

73.1% of students at North Valley 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
93
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Shasta County
4-Year Graduation
57.0%
Area population (ZIP 96007)
25,009
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
39.9
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 96007; 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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