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Vanden High

High School · Travis Unified · Fairfield, CA

A Travis Unified high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2951 Markeley Ln., Fairfield, CA 94533

  • Math 28% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg0 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation15.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.5:1
District spending per student$14,220
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Vanden High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2017, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Vanden High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,218/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairfield), 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

$85,990

Median home value

$497,300

Median rent

$1,980/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

54.9%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94533; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
15.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Travis Education CenterEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.2 mi71Compare →
Solano County CommunityEnrollment path unverified7.67–122.3 mi67Compare →
Solano County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified3.7K–122.3 mi334Compare →
H. Glenn RichardsonEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–123.0 mi26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Travis Unified

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$14,220NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vanden High is listed in Travis Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vanden High

Vanden High is a public high school in Fairfield, CA, part of Travis Unified, serving approximately 1,619 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,318 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vanden High

What grades does Vanden High serve?

Vanden High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Vanden High?

Vanden High has an enrollment of approximately 1,619 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanden High?

The student-teacher ratio at Vanden High is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vanden High rank in CA?

Vanden High ranks #6,318 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Vanden High's MySchoolScout rating?

Vanden High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Vanden High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vanden High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Vanden High a charter school?

No, Vanden High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vanden High a Title I school?

No, Vanden High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vanden High?

40.8% of students at Vanden 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
1,619
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Solano County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 94533)
78,537
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
36
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 94533; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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