Valley International Preparatory High

Valley International Preparatory High is a charter high school in Northridge, California, with 276 students enrolled across grades 9 through 12. A composite score of 9.1 out of 10 earns it an Exceptional rating, and the rankings back that up: the school places #143 among 9,533 public schools in California, outperforming 98% of the state's public school population. Growth is the defining metric here.

Valley International scores a near-perfect 9.9 out of 10 — close to the ceiling of the scale. This figure captures how far students advance compared to peers who entered at a similar level. A 9.9 means students here gain ground at a rate the vast majority of California schools do not match.

Academic performance contributes a 7.7, a solid score that completes the overall picture. Among high schools specifically, it ranks #17 among 1,892 in California. In Northridge, it is second out of 15 high schools.

The 15.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio means students on this 276-person campus have consistent, direct access to instructors — a practical benefit at a school where every grade level stays small.

Valley International Preparatory High is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.