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Valencia High School
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  • Public
  • PLACENTIA, CA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C
  6. Administration
    grade B+
  7. Sports
    grade B
  8. Food
    grade C
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C minus

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Valencia High School is a top rated, public school located in PLACENTIA, CA. It has 2,628 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. According to state test scores, 49% of students are at least proficient in math and 70% in reading.

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Valencia High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
70%
Percent Proficient - Math
49%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1320
503 responses
Average ACT
30
178 responses
AP Enrollment
35%

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Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  2. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
Median Household Income
$103,041
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,938
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$697,900
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
86%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 51 responses
Poll
82%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 51 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 171 responses
  • THE BELL GAME
    24%
  • Prom
    18%
  • Sports
    11%
  • Going to class
    10%
  • Homecoming
    8%
  • Senior Trip to Disneyland
    8%
  • Assemblies
    6%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,628
Free or Reduced Lunch
66%
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 57 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 57 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 57 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$100,712
Teachers in First/Second Year
1.9%
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 74 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 74 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 74 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$12,039 / year
National
$12,239
90%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 77 responses
35%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 77 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 77 responses

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