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#1510 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Valley Christian High School

High School

100 SKYWAY DR STE 110, San Jose, CA 95111

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,600

Student-Teacher

16.9:1

Score

5.1

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

1,600

Student-Teacher

16.9:1

Score

5.1

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,510 of 1,787

In San Jose

#35 of 44

public schools

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About Valley Christian High School

Valley Christian High School is a private high school in San Jose, CA. Valley Christian High School serves approximately 1,600 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Valley Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,510 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.4 pts below CA schools

5.1

This school 5.1 · Average
CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Valley Christian High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Valley Christian High School compares to 47 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.9:1

This School

20:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,600

This School

883

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.1

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 41% vs 0%

White 29.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 8.4% vs 0%

Black 4.2% vs 0%

Valley Christian High School San Jose Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Valley Christian High School (this school)	—	1,600	16.9:1	5.1
Andrew P. Hill High	1.1 mi	1,620	20.5:1	6.0
Oak Grove High	1.6 mi	1,417	21.5:1	6.7
Summit Public School: Tahoma	1.6 mi	427	23.7:1	8.3
Gunderson High	2.0 mi	827	16.9:1	6.6
Silver Creek High	2.3 mi	2,184	23.7:1	8.0
Liberty Alternative	2.3 mi	362	30.2:1	4.2
Calero High	2.4 mi	164	18.2:1	5.9
Santa Teresa High	2.7 mi	2,181	22.5:1	7.5
Phoenix High	2.8 mi	73	18.2:1	4.7
University Preparatory Academy Charter	2.8 mi	713	18.8:1	8.8
Broadway High	3.1 mi	183	10.8:1	4.7
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy	3.3 mi	234	16.7:1	7.4
Yerba Buena High	3.4 mi	1,621	22.8:1	7.2
Pioneer High	3.7 mi	1,469	22.3:1	7.5
Downtown College Preparatory	3.8 mi	459	18.4:1	7.7
William C. Overfelt High	3.8 mi	1,367	19.3:1	5.3
Apollo High	3.8 mi	129	18.4:1	7.6
Alpha Cindy Avitia High	3.9 mi	428	15.9:1	6.0
Willow Glen High	4.0 mi	1,580	21.4:1	7.1
Leland High	4.2 mi	1,519	26.6:1	7.9

Showing 20 of 47 schools. View all schools in San Jose

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 71%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

D 1.4 / 10

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Enrollment 1,600

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Asian 41.0%

White 29.4%

Two or More 14.4%

Hispanic 8.4%

Black 4.2%

Pacific Islander 1.9%

Native American 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

100 SKYWAY DR STE 110, San Jose, CA 95111

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Valley Christian High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Summit Public School: Tahoma (rated 8.3/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Oak Grove High (rated 6.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Andrew P. Hill High (rated 6.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Valley Christian Junior High San Jose	0.0 mi	713	—
Lairon College Preparatory Academy San Jose	0.4 mi	305	4.6
Christopher Elementary San Jose	0.5 mi	423	2.7
Voices College-Bound Language Academy San Jose	0.7 mi	337	2.2
Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy San Jose	0.7 mi	184	7.9
G. W. Hellyer Elementary San Jose	0.7 mi	374	7.0
KIPP Heritage Academy San Jose	0.8 mi	454	8.5
Sylvandale Middle San Jose	0.9 mi	328	6.2
Rocketship Spark Academy Redwood City	0.9 mi	544	3.8
Hayes Elementary San Jose	1.0 mi	460	5.2
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate San Jose	1.0 mi	535	4.9
Andrew P. Hill High San Jose	1.1 mi	1,620	6.0
Rocketship Rising Stars Redwood City	1.2 mi	614	6.2
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary San Jose	1.1 mi	419	4.0
Parkview Elementary San Jose	1.1 mi	587	4.3
Del Roble Elementary San Jose	1.4 mi	461	7.4
Stipe (Samuel) Elementary San Jose	1.2 mi	316	5.0
Sofos Preparatory Academy San Jose	1.6 mi	7	—
Summit Public School: Tahoma San Jose	1.6 mi	427	8.3
Oak Grove High San Jose	1.6 mi	1,417	6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$97,162

Median Home Value

$826,200

Median Rent

$1,954/mo

Population

58,885

College Educated

20.2%

Homeownership

60.3%

Avg Commute

30.7 min

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Median Age

37.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Valley Christian High School

What grades does Valley Christian High School serve?

Valley Christian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Valley Christian High School?

Valley Christian High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,600 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Valley Christian High School rank in CA?

Valley Christian High School ranks #1,510 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Valley Christian High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley Christian High School 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.

Is Valley Christian High School a private school?

Yes, Valley Christian High School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Valley Christian High School a religious school?

Valley Christian High School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 56 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 52 Good Transit
Bike Score: 34 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 1,600
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 95
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Santa Clara County
Phone: (408) 513-2492

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