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#3741 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Vicente Martinez High
High School · Martinez Unified · Martinez, CA
A Martinez Unified high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
925 Susana St., Martinez, CA 94553
- Math 6% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vicente Martinez High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 21% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (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
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vicente Martinez High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,539/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Martinez), 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
$121,023
Median home value
$781,400
Median rent
$2,247/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briones (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Alhambra Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,070 | Compare → |
| Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.6 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Liberty HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 50 | 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.
Martinez Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vicente Martinez High is listed in Martinez Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vicente Martinez High
Vicente Martinez High is a public high school in Martinez, CA, part of Martinez Unified, serving approximately 46 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,741 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vicente Martinez High
What grades does Vicente Martinez High serve?
Vicente Martinez High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vicente Martinez High?
Vicente Martinez High has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vicente Martinez High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vicente Martinez High is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vicente Martinez High rank in CA?
Vicente Martinez High ranks #3,741 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vicente Martinez High's MySchoolScout rating?
Vicente Martinez High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Vicente Martinez High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vicente Martinez High has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vicente Martinez High a charter school?
No, Vicente Martinez High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vicente Martinez High a Title I school?
No, Vicente Martinez High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vicente Martinez High?
58.7% of students at Vicente Martinez 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
- 46
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (925) 335-5880
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94553)
- 48,600
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 94553; 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
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