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#7181 of 9,539 schools in CA
Vallejo High
High School · Vallejo City Unified · Vallejo, CA
A Vallejo City Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
840 Nebraska St., Vallejo, CA 94590
- Math 18% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vallejo High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 24% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vallejo 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Finney High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Vallejo Adult TransitionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 0.2 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Life and Truth AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| North Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 362 | Compare → |
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.
Vallejo City Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Vallejo High is listed in Vallejo City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vallejo High
Vallejo High is a public high school in Vallejo, CA, part of Vallejo City Unified, serving approximately 1,193 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,181 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vallejo High
What grades does Vallejo High serve?
Vallejo High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vallejo High?
Vallejo High has an enrollment of approximately 1,193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vallejo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vallejo High is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vallejo High rank in CA?
Vallejo High ranks #7,181 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vallejo High's MySchoolScout rating?
Vallejo High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Vallejo High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vallejo High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vallejo High a charter school?
No, Vallejo High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vallejo High a Title I school?
No, Vallejo High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vallejo High?
85.2% of students at Vallejo 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
- 1,193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Solano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.5%
- Phone
- (707) 556-1700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- 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
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