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Valley Oak Continuation High
High School · Live Oak Unified
2207 Pennington Rd., Live Oak, CA 95953
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
21:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
21:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Valley Oak Continuation High
Valley Oak Continuation High is a public high school in Live Oak, CA, part of the Live Oak Unified. The school serves approximately 21 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Students demonstrate 5% proficiency in math, 27 points below the state average and 33% in reading/language arts, 18 points below the state average.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $66,614, where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a fringe town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 21 students, Valley Oak Continuation High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Oak Continuation High is 21:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 21 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Address
- 2207 Pennington Rd., Live Oak, CA 95953
- Phone
- (530) 695-5430
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 10% (2019) to 0% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has improved from 30% (2019) to 36.36% (2024).
Location
2207 Pennington Rd., Live Oak, CA 95953
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Valley Oak Continuation High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Gridley High (rated 7.5/10, 6.5 miles away, in nearby Gridley). Another option is Albert Powell Continuation (rated 6.2/10, 8.0 miles away, in nearby Yuba City). Additionally, Live Oak High (rated 5.8/10, 0.1 miles away). For more schools in Live Oak, see our Live Oak schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Alternative Live Oak | 0.0 mi | 3.7 |
| Live Oak High Live Oak | 0.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Live Oak Middle Live Oak | 0.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Luther Elementary Live Oak | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Encinal Elementary Live Oak | 3.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Manzanita Elementary Gridley | 4.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Sutter Peak Charter Academy Sacramento | 6.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Nuestro Elementary Live Oak | 6.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Wilson Elementary Gridley | 6.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Gridley High Gridley | 6.5 mi | 7.5 |
| McKinley Elementary Gridley | 6.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Esperanza High (Continuation) Gridley | 6.5 mi | — |
| Sycamore Middle Gridley | 6.4 mi | 6.5 |
| FEATHER RIVER ADVENTIST SCHOOL Oroville | 7.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Feather River Adventist Oroville | 7.8 mi | — |
| Twin Rivers Charter Yuba City | 7.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Butte Vista Elementary Yuba City | 8.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Albert Powell Continuation Yuba City | 8.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Tierra Buena Elementary Yuba City | 8.5 mi | 8.6 |
| April Lane Elementary Yuba City | 8.5 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95953 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,614
Median Home Value
$335,900
Median Rent
$793/mo
Population
10,945
College Educated
14.1%
Homeownership
68%
Avg Commute
27.6 min
Poverty Rate
14%
Median Age
37.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding Valley Oak Continuation High has a median household income of $66,614. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $335,900, with a median rent of $793/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.0%. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valley Oak Continuation High
What grades does Valley Oak Continuation High serve?
Valley Oak Continuation High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Oak Continuation High?
Valley Oak Continuation High has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Oak Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Oak Continuation High is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Valley Oak Continuation High?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Valley Oak Continuation High has 5.0% math proficiency and 33.2% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Valley Oak Continuation High a charter school?
No, Valley Oak Continuation High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Oak Continuation High a Title I school?
No, Valley Oak Continuation High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Oak Continuation High?
76.2% of students at Valley Oak Continuation 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.
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Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Average (515/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 76.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sutter County
- Phone
- (530) 695-5430
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Live Oak Unified- District Enrollment
- 2,026
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,186
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