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#6919 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valley Vista High
High School · Huntington Beach Union High
9600 Dolphin St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Enrollment
269
Student-Teacher
19.2:1
Score
5.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
269
Student-Teacher
19.2:1
Score
5.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,919 of 9,539
In Fountain Valley
#14 of 14
public schools
In district
#8 of 8
Huntington Beach Union High
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Valley Vista High
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About Valley Vista High
Valley Vista High is a public high school in Fountain Valley, CA, part of Huntington Beach Union High. Valley Vista High serves approximately 269 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Valley Vista High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,919 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Valley Vista High show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 7.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Valley Vista High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
99% of students at Valley Vista High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Valley Vista High — Students at Valley Vista High score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 24 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: 9.1/10.
How Valley Vista High Compares
See how Valley Vista High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
9600 Dolphin St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Valley Vista High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Ethan B. Allen Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thomas Paine Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Garden Grove), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (rated 8.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fountain Valley, see our Fountain Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley High Fountain Valley | 0.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| SLATER MONTESSORI ACADEMY Fountain Valley | 0.7 mi | — |
| Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary Fountain Valley | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle Fountain Valley | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| FOUNTAIN VALLEY MONTESSORI CENTER Fountain Valley | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Masuda (Kazuo) Middle Fountain Valley | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Ethan B. Allen Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.4 mi | 9.0 |
| Vista View Middle Fountain Valley | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Gisler (Robert) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Lake View Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| My First Montessori Huntington Beach | 1.7 mi | — |
| John Marshall Elementary Westminster | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| MY FIRST MONTESSORI Huntington Beach | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Westmont Elementary Westminster | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Huntington Beach | 1.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Huntington Beach | 2.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Thomas Paine Elementary Garden Grove | 2.0 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92708 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$111,797
Median Home Value
$1,018,600
Median Rent
$2,507/mo
Population
56,358
College Educated
44.9%
Homeownership
66.1%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
43.7
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 99.3%
- Phone
- (714) 964-7766
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
Resources & Links
District
Huntington Beach Union High- District Enrollment
- 14,104
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,009
- District Rank
- #8 of 8
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