Excellent
#259 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Valley International Preparatory High
High School · Valley International Preparatory High District · Northridge, CA
A charter high school in Northridge, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
18827 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge, CA 91324
- Math 36% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley International Preparatory High score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2019, reaching 56% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley International Preparatory High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$99,834
Median home value
$869,200
Median rent
$2,286/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
48.5%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Valley International Preparatory High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Valley International Preparatory High is listed in Valley International Preparatory High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley International Preparatory High
Valley International Preparatory High is a public high school in Northridge, CA, part of Valley International Preparatory High District, serving approximately 276 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Valley International Preparatory High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley International Preparatory High
What grades does Valley International Preparatory High serve?
Valley International Preparatory High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley International Preparatory High?
Valley International Preparatory High has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley International Preparatory High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley International Preparatory High is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley International Preparatory High rank in CA?
Valley International Preparatory High ranks #259 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley International Preparatory High's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley International Preparatory High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 International Preparatory High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley International Preparatory High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Valley International Preparatory High a charter school?
Yes, Valley International Preparatory High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Valley International Preparatory High a Title I school?
No, Valley International Preparatory High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley International Preparatory High?
30.8% of students at Valley International Preparatory 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
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (818) 306-2136
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 91324)
- 29,510
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 91324; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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