Ygnacio Valley High

Summary:

Ygnacio Valley High is a public high school located in Concord, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,172 students. The school is part of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, which is ranked 789 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ygnacio Valley High consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 39.06% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, and just 8.05% proficient or better in mathematics. The school also has lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to nearby College Park High, and a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 31.3%. Additionally, Ygnacio Valley High serves a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The data suggests that Ygnacio Valley High may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies employed by higher-performing nearby schools, such as Northgate High and College Park High, which consistently outperform Ygnacio Valley High on academic measures, have higher graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, indicating the need for targeted interventions to address the needs of specific populations.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 755 Oak Grove Rd.
       Concord, CA  94518-2899


(925) 685-8414

District: Mt. Diablo Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1497th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,599 Help


Feeder schools for Ygnacio Valley High:

Elementary:    Ayers Elementary
    Cambridge Elementary
    Fair Oaks Elementary
    Mt. Diablo Elementary
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Middle:    Diablo View Middle
    Oak Grove Middle
    Pine Hollow Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  1,111

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.4%
Asian:
7.2%
White:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ygnacio Valley High ranks worse than 64.4% of high schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked high schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ygnacio Valley High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.4%), Asian (7.2%), White (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ygnacio Valley High is 18.5. 4 high schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ygnacio Valley High is $14,599. 4 high schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ygnacio Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ygnacio Valley High 1497th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Ygnacio Valley High in the ranking list.)

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Mt. Diablo Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Diablo Unified 789th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ygnacio Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.78 424th 1653 74.3%
2005 57.03 463rd 1901 75.6%
2006 45.80 716th 1968 63.6%
2007 37.03 951st 2063 53.9%
2008 40.57 901st 2117 57.4%
2009 44.45 899th 2238 59.8%
2010 34.33 1155th 2281 49.4%
2011 33.53 1216th 2367 48.6%
2012 32.34 1244th 2354 47.2%
2013 30.17 1316th 2426 45.8%
2015 35.92 1251st 1994 37.3%
2016 36.33 1252nd 2039 38.6%
2017 24.00 1457th 2021 27.9%
2018 29.80 1378th 2017 31.7%
2019 34.26 1353rd 2133 36.6%
2021 29.24 917th 1290 28.9%
2022 37.08 1259th 2123 40.7%
2023 26.88 1508th 2348 35.8%
2024 27.18 1497th 2323 35.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.41 408th 515 20.8%
2024 14.85 656th 804 18.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.90 600th 938 36.0%
2019 36.13 564th 941 40.1%
2021 25.53 386th 467 17.3%
2022 42.15 474th 1044 54.6%
2023 29.46 834th 1323 37.0%
2024 29.94 847th 1350 37.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.41 1230th 1547 20.5%
2024 15.92 1484th 1534 3.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.90 1287th 1862 30.9%
2019 35.80 1241st 1937 35.9%
2021 26.01 857th 1126 23.9%
2022 40.12 1122nd 1943 42.3%
2023 32.25 1357th 2247 39.6%
2024 30.59 1410th 2235 36.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.09 400th 417 4.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.87 1265th 1760 28.1%
2019 36.70 1135th 1833 38.1%
2021 16.70 906th 1054 14.0%
2022 32.26 1221st 1858 34.3%
2023 28.12 1378th 2118 34.9%
2024 22.41 1531st 2098 27.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.98 796th 1052 24.3%
2019 25.38 881st 1117 21.1%
2021 23.30 473rd 555 14.8%
2022 26.51 933rd 1161 19.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.82 1311th 1834 28.5%
2019 27.41 1320th 1880 29.8%
2021 38.21 681st 1122 39.3%
2022 38.47 1092nd 1916 43.0%
2023 23.38 1519th 2207 31.2%
2024 30.45 1311th 2172 39.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 1.62 703rd 712 1.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.05 402nd 582 30.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.00 1215th 1742 30.3%
2019 37.26 1147th 1814 36.8%
2022 34.50 1215th 1861 34.7%
2023 32.63 1318th 2142 38.5%
2024 28.48 1411th 2125 33.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ygnacio Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.81 977th 1173 16.7%
2019 25.77 930th 1222 23.9%
2023 41.48 730th 1434 49.1%
2024 34.59 837th 1406 40.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ygnacio Valley High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1408 41 176 113 1 n/a n/a 0 1739
1989 1294 43 194 124 0 n/a n/a 0 1655
1990 1263 47 191 129 1 n/a n/a 0 1631
1991 1216 68 185 169 3 n/a n/a 0 1641
1992 1114 68 206 209 6 n/a n/a 0 1603
1993 1029 54 192 233 11 n/a n/a 0 1519
1994 1024 68 224 226 10 n/a n/a 0 1552
1995 912 80 265 294 26 n/a n/a 0 1577
1996 912 80 265 294 26 n/a n/a 0 1577
1997 925 89 265 291 23 n/a n/a 0 1593
1998 898 73 265 339 21 n/a n/a 0 1596
1999 919 66 263 372 9 n/a n/a 0 1629
2000 943 62 252 407 9 n/a n/a 0 1673
2001 918 93 224 484 9 n/a n/a 0 1728
2002 756 74 241 529 7 n/a n/a 0 1607
2003 756 74 241 529 7 n/a n/a 0 1607
2004 660 91 236 567 4 n/a n/a 0 1558
2005 600 91 235 569 8 n/a n/a 0 1503
2006 565 103 241 630 12 n/a n/a 0 1551
2007 508 108 225 710 14 n/a n/a 1 1566
2008 496 96 221 718 14 n/a n/a 0 1545
2009 370 86 158 775 12 24 8 0 1433
2010 334 91 154 729 11 24 0 0 1343
2011 273 84 145 751 5 27 16 0 1301
2012 235 63 118 767 7 14 19 0 1223
2013 210 70 128 760 5 13 21 0 1207
2014 180 66 102 777 3 10 20 0 1158
2015 170 53 87 782 6 7 29 0 1134
2016 146 52 74 821 6 6 34 0 1139
2017 152 65 83 895 6 8 37 0 1246
2018 127 60 95 923 6 4 31 0 1246
2019 111 48 99 912 4 8 38 0 1220
2020 107 34 95 1006 2 5 36 0 1285
2021 97 36 87 1006 1 5 33 0 1265
2022 76 32 81 989 2 9 41 0 1230
2023 61 25 75 951 0 6 53 1 1172
2024 59 33 80 893 0 6 40 0 1111

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ygnacio Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1739 74.3 23.4 n/a
1989 1655 73.9 22.3 n/a
1990 1631 74.6 21.8 n/a
1991 1641 68.4 23.9 n/a
1992 1603 69.5 23.0 11.2
1993 1519 66.3 22.9 15.9
1994 1552 67.3 23.1 18.8
1995 1577 68.2 23.1 19.1
1996 1577 68.2 23.1 19.1
1997 1593 72.6 21.9 20.7
1998 1596 72.9 21.9 21.6
1999 1629 74.3 21.9 23.5
2000 1673 79.6 21.0 24.9
2001 1728 77.9 22.2 26.7
2002 1607 82.4 19.5 32.9
2003 1607 82.4 19.5 32.9
2004 1558 83.4 18.7 36.4
2005 1503 78.5 19.1 38.6
2006 1551 72.6 21.4 0
2007 1566 75.0 20.9 41.3
2008 1545 90.4 17.1 45.3
2009 1433 74.2 17.7 54.2
2010 1343 64.0 20.9 46.6
2011 1301 n/a n/a 47.6
2012 1223 57.5 21.2 n/a
2013 1207 60.9 19.7 72.3
2014 1158 52.7 21.9 76.3
2015 1134 54.0 21.0 75.6
2016 1139 57.0 19.9 74.7
2017 1246 61.7 20.1 72.9
2018 1246 62.1 20.0 73.3
2019 1220 66.2 18.4 79.2
2020 1285 n/a n/a 69.5
2021 1265 63.7 19.8 67.4
2022 1230 61.8 19.8 71.1
2023 1172 61.6 19.0 81.5
2024 1111 59.8 18.5 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ygnacio Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1739 74.3 23.4 n/a
1989 1655 73.9 22.3 n/a
1990 1631 74.6 21.8 n/a
1991 1641 68.4 23.9 n/a
1992 1603 69.5 23.0 11.2
1993 1519 66.3 22.9 15.9
1994 1552 67.3 23.1 18.8
1995 1577 68.2 23.1 19.1
1996 1577 68.2 23.1 19.1
1997 1593 72.6 21.9 20.7
1998 1596 72.9 21.9 21.6
1999 1629 74.3 21.9 23.5
2000 1673 79.6 21.0 24.9
2001 1728 77.9 22.2 26.7
2002 1607 82.4 19.5 32.9
2003 1607 82.4 19.5 32.9
2004 1558 83.4 18.7 36.4
2005 1503 78.5 19.1 38.6
2006 1551 72.6 21.4 0
2007 1566 75.0 20.9 41.3
2008 1545 90.4 17.1 45.3
2009 1433 74.2 17.7 54.2
2010 1343 64.0 20.9 46.6
2011 1301 n/a n/a 47.6
2012 1223 57.5 21.2 n/a
2013 1207 60.9 19.7 72.3
2014 1158 52.7 21.9 76.3
2015 1134 54.0 21.0 75.6
2016 1139 57.0 19.9 74.7
2017 1246 61.7 20.1 72.9
2018 1246 62.1 20.0 73.3
2019 1220 66.2 18.4 79.2
2020 1285 n/a n/a 69.5
2021 1265 63.7 19.8 67.4
2022 1230 61.8 19.8 71.1
2023 1172 61.6 19.0 81.5
2024 1111 59.8 18.5 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ygnacio Valley High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,599

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1353rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1508th of 2348 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ygnacio Valley High)34.136.1
 2.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mt. Diablo Unified)54.653.8
 0.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ygnacio Valley High)13.36.4
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Diablo Unified)32.827.8
 5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Ygnacio Valley High)17.416.7
 0.7%
   11th Grade Science (Mt. Diablo Unified)27.335.1
 7.8%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Ygnacio Valley High)13.58.3
 5.2%
   12th Grade Science (Mt. Diablo Unified)23.330.5
 7.2%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12201172
 3.9%
African American4825
 47.9%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian9975
 24.2%
Hispanic912951
 4.3%
Pacific Islander86
 25%
White11161
 45%
Two or More Races3853
 39.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.2%81.5%
 2.3%


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Ygnacio Valley High ranks 1497th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Ygnacio Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ayers Elementary
Elementary : Cambridge Elementary
Elementary : Fair Oaks Elementary
Elementary : Mt. Diablo Elementary
Elementary : Silverwood Elementary
Elementary : Woodside Elementary
Elementary : Ygnacio Valley Elementary
Middle : Diablo View Middle
Middle : Oak Grove Middle
Middle : Pine Hollow Middle

Students at Ygnacio Valley High are 80% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,111 students attended Ygnacio Valley High.


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