Valley Vista High School is a continuation school in Fountain Valley, California, USA. It is part of the Huntington Beach Union High School District in Orange County. The school teaches grades 9–12, and has a maximum enrollment of 300 students. The school has one teacher for every sixteen students.
Serving 269 students in grades 9-12, Valley Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Vista High School's student population of 269 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Motto
Soaring to Success
School Rankings
Valley Vista High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Vista High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9251 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
54%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Vista High School's ranking?
Valley Vista High School is ranked #9251 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Vista High School is 54%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Vista High School?
269 students attend Valley Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Valley Vista High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Vista High School?
Valley Vista High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Vista High School offer ?
Valley Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Valley Vista High School part of?
Valley Vista High School is part of Huntington Beach Union High School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School (Events)
August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of First Quarter/Final Grades - Minimum Day (Events)
October 31, 2025 (Friday)
First Day of Second Quarter - New Schedule (Events)
November 03, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
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