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#6919 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valley Vista High
High School · Huntington Beach Union High · Fountain Valley, CA
A Huntington Beach Union High high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9600 Dolphin St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
- Math 5% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Vista High score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 12% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Vista High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,975/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fountain Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,797
Median home value
$1,018,600
Median rent
$2,507/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 3,130 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| La Quinta HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 2,065 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 37 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Huntington Beach Union High
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Vista High is listed in Huntington Beach Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Vista High
Valley Vista High is a public high school in Fountain Valley, CA, part of Huntington Beach Union High, serving approximately 269 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,919 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Vista High
What grades does Valley Vista High serve?
Valley Vista High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Vista High?
Valley Vista High has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Vista High rank in CA?
Valley Vista High ranks #6,919 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Vista High's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Vista High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Vista High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Vista High has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley Vista High a charter school?
No, Valley Vista High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Vista High a Title I school?
No, Valley Vista High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Vista High?
79.2% of students at Valley Vista 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
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 99.3%
- Phone
- (714) 964-7766
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92708)
- 56,358
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 92708; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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