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#6344 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valley Center High
High School · Valley Center-pauma Unified · Valley Center, CA
A Valley Center-pauma Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
31322 Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082
- Math 19% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Center High score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Center 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 Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$118,602
Median home value
$779,500
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92082; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Glen HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Ambleside AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Valley Center PrepEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| All Tribes CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | 4.1 mi | 63 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Valley Center-pauma Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Center High is listed in Valley Center-Pauma Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Center High
Valley Center High is a public high school in Valley Center, CA, part of Valley Center-pauma Unified, serving approximately 1,094 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,344 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Center High
What grades does Valley Center High serve?
Valley Center High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Center High?
Valley Center High has an enrollment of approximately 1,094 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Center High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Center High is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Center High rank in CA?
Valley Center High ranks #6,344 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Center High's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Center High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Center High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Center High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley Center High a charter school?
No, Valley Center High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Center High a Title I school?
No, Valley Center High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Center High?
61.7% of students at Valley Center 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
- 1,094
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (760) 751-5500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92082)
- 20,596
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 92082; 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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