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#7767 of 9,539 schools in CA

Victor Valley High

High School · Victor Valley Union High · Victorville, CA

A Victor Valley Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

16500 Mojave Dr., Victorville, CA 92395

  • Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
District spending per student$18,559
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Victor Valley High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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

88.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Victor Valley 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,192/100K

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

$57,407

Median home value

$335,900

Median rent

$1,478/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

52.8%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92395; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Victor Valley Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.17–120.2 mi106Compare →
Goodwill HighEnrollment path unverified5.49–120.3 mi108Compare →
Goodwill Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified4.67–120.3 mi180Compare →
Mojave River Academy - Route 66Charter · enrollment unverified7.3K–121.2 mi448Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Victor Valley Union High

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#8 of 10
District spending per student
$18,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Victor Valley High is listed in Victor Valley Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Victor Valley High

Victor Valley High is a public high school in Victorville, CA, part of Victor Valley Union High, serving approximately 2,169 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,767 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Victor Valley High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Victor Valley High School is located in Victorville, California, and serves as the oldest high school within the Victor Valley Union High School District (VVUHSD) 2. The district utilizes ParentSquare for communication with families via email, text, and app notifications 1. Recent district activities include a board resolution opposing a rehab facility near schools in January 2026 1. Additionally, Hook Junior High School, part of the local community, received the Judicial Council of California’s Civic Learning Award in October 2025 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.vvuhsd.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Victor Valley High

What grades does Victor Valley High serve?

Victor Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Victor Valley High?

Victor Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 2,169 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Victor Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Victor Valley High is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Victor Valley High rank in CA?

Victor Valley High ranks #7,767 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Victor Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Victor Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Victor Valley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Victor Valley High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Victor Valley High a charter school?

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

Is Victor Valley High a Title I school?

No, Victor Valley High is not currently a Title I school.

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

88.2% of students at Victor Valley 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
2,169
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 92395)
49,323
Area average commute
36.4 min
Area median age
33.1
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 92395; 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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