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#5248 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valley Alternative High (continuation)
High School · Hacienda La Puente Unified · Hacienda Heights, CA
A Hacienda La Puente Unified high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15430 Shadybend Dr., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
- Math 3% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Alternative High (continuation) score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Alternative High (continuation) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,611
Median home value
$778,700
Median rent
$2,246/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91745; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puente Hills HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Valley Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Los Altos HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,574 | Compare → |
| Palm CanyonEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 7 | 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.
Hacienda La Puente Unified
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #13 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Alternative High (continuation) is listed in Hacienda la Puente Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Alternative High (continuation)
Valley Alternative High (continuation) is a public high school in Hacienda Heights, CA, part of Hacienda La Puente Unified, serving approximately 105 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,248 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Alternative High (continuation)
What grades does Valley Alternative High (continuation) serve?
Valley Alternative High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Alternative High (continuation)?
Valley Alternative High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Alternative High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Alternative High (continuation) is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Alternative High (continuation) rank in CA?
Valley Alternative High (continuation) ranks #5,248 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Alternative High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Alternative High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Valley Alternative High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Alternative High (continuation) has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Valley Alternative High (continuation) a charter school?
No, Valley Alternative High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Alternative High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, Valley Alternative High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Alternative High (continuation)?
89.5% of students at Valley Alternative 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
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (626) 933-3401
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91745)
- 54,996
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
Official sources & links
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 91745; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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