Is Valley Academy a good school?

Valley Academy ranks in the bottom 4.5% of California alternative schools.

How many students attend Valley Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 219 students attended Valley Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Valley Academy?

Students at Valley Academy are 96% Hispanic, 2% White.

Valley Academy School in El Centro CA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley Academy ranks worse than 95.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.21. (See more...)

Compare Details Valley Academy ranks worse than 89% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Valley Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.9%), White (2.3%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Imperial County Office of Education School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Academy is 18.7, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Imperial County Office of Education School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Academy is $6,370, which is the lowest among 3 alternative schools in the Imperial County Office of Education School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Academy 2652^nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Valley Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Valley Academy 2068^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Valley Academy in the ranking list.)

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Imperial County Office of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Imperial County Office of Education 1470^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	6.67	2631^st	2715	3.1%
2023	7.23	2762^nd	2802	1.4%
2024	10.21	2652^nd	2777	4.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	6.71	2318^th	2369	2.2%
2023	10.76	2469^th	2549	3.1%
2024	16.02	2317^th	2575	10.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	8.64	2327^th	2407	3.3%
2023	9.08	2499^th	2558	2.3%
2024	17.30	2189^th	2547	14.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	7.10	2166^th	2213	2.1%
2023	9.61	2331^st	2391	2.5%
2024	10.93	2290^th	2383	3.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2017	11.40	1740^th	2021	13.9%
2018	11.48	1729^th	2017	14.3%
2019	11.08	1972^nd	2133	7.5%
2022	10.54	2023^rd	2123	4.7%
2023	13.31	1891^st	2348	19.5%
2024	9.29	2068^th	2323	11.0%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	25.57	899^th	941	4.5%
2023	28.91	856^th	1323	35.3%
2024	22.09	1237^th	1350	8.4%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.36	1232^nd	1547	20.4%
2024	23.92	1211^th	1534	21.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	11.74	1611^th	1862	13.5%
2019	10.84	1814^th	1937	6.4%
2022	11.10	1842^nd	1943	5.2%
2023	16.50	1751^st	2247	22.1%
2024	10.35	1956^th	2235	12.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	9.52	1547^th	1760	12.1%
2019	6.45	1832^nd	1833	0.1%
2023	8.78	1965^th	2118	7.2%
2024	8.06	1956^th	2098	6.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.84	1624^th	1834	11.5%
2019	13.01	1622^nd	1880	13.7%
2022	10.31	1835^th	1916	4.2%
2023	13.46	1791^st	2207	18.8%
2024	10.38	1873^rd	2172	13.8%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	11.89	1472^nd	1742	15.5%
2019	11.20	1665^th	1814	8.2%
2022	10.87	1749^th	1861	6.0%
2023	16.62	1669^th	2142	22.1%
2024	9.60	1880^th	2125	11.5%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Valley Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2015	8	3	1	173	0	1	5	0	191
2016	9	1	0	195	0	1	3	0	209
2017	8	2	1	196	0	0	2	0	209
2018	3	2	0	183	0	0	3	0	191
2019	4	0	0	163	0	0	3	0	170
2020	9	2	1	204	0	0	0	0	216
2021	6	3	0	149	0	0	0	0	158
2022	9	2	0	109	0	0	0	2	122
2023	10	2	1	146	0	0	0	0	159
2024	5	2	0	210	1	0	1	0	219

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	191	2.0	95.5	96.9
2016	209	6.0	34.8	97.6
2017	209	8.6	24.1	94.3
2018	191	7.5	25.4	94.8
2019	170	9.4	18.0	95.3
2020	216	n/a	n/a	94.9
2021	158	7.2	21.9	94.9
2022	122	7.7	15.8	94.3
2023	159	8.1	19.6	95
2024	219	11.6	18.7	96.8

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 Valley Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	191	2.0	95.5	96.9
2016	209	6.0	34.8	97.6
2017	209	8.6	24.1	94.3
2018	191	7.5	25.4	94.8
2019	170	9.4	18.0	95.3
2020	216	n/a	n/a	94.9
2021	158	7.2	21.9	94.9
2022	122	7.7	15.8	94.3
2023	159	8.1	19.6	95
2024	219	11.6	18.7	96.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$6,370

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2631^st of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2762^nd of 2802 Middle schools	1.7%
Ranks 1972^nd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1891^st of 2348 High schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Academy)	17.4	6.7	10.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Imperial County Office of Education)	17.4	5.6	11.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Valley Academy)	4.4	6.7	2.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Imperial County Office of Education)	4.4	5.6	1.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Valley Academy)	0	0
8th Grade Science (Imperial County Office of Education)	0	0
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Academy)	11.9	11.4	0.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Imperial County Office of Education)	10.6	10.5	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Valley Academy)	0	3	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Imperial County Office of Education)	0	2.8	2.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Valley Academy)	0	14.8	14.8%
12th Grade Science (Imperial County Office of Education)	2	4.2	2.3%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	170	159	6.5%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	163	146	10.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	10	150%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.3%	95%	0.3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Valley Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	253 East Ross Ave.	El Centro	92243	Imperial County	Imperial County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 312-5525	219	12	18.7	96.8%	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	210 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)	4.8	2.6	3.3	8.3	22.7	10.0	13.3	0.0	4.6	0.0	1.3						$6,370
Phoenix Rising High	Public, Alternative	9-10	1302 South Third St.	El Centro	92243	Imperial County	Central Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 336-4555	24	3	8.6	87.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$15,246
Imperial County Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	1398 Sperber Rd.	El Centro	92243	Imperial County	Imperial County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 312-6428	491	41	11.9	70.1%	16 (3.3%)	3 (0.6%)	467 (95.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)												66.0	72.3	68.1	68.1	70.2	$45,088
Imperial County Juvenile Hall/Community	Public, Alternative	K-12	1398 Sperber Rd.	El Centro	92243	Imperial County	Imperial County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 312-5525	7	1	5.2		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$10,190
Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	522 West Eighth St.	Holtville	92250	Imperial County	Holtville Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(760) 356-5718	30	3	10.6	63.3%	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			6.3				40.7				14.3

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