Vanden High School is a high school in Fairfield, California. It is in the Travis Unified School District and serves children from southern Vacaville, eastern Fairfield and Travis Air Force Base. This school serves grades 9-12. The school's mascot is the Vikings.
Serving 1,619 students in grades 9-12, Vanden High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vanden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Vanden High School's student population of 1,619 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Gold, Dark green
School Calendar
School Motto
Reaching beyond the boundaries to build a community of learners
School Rankings
Vanden High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanden High School is 0.80, which is more 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
#2400 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Vanden High School's ranking?
Vanden High School is ranked #2400 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vanden High School often compared to?
Vanden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vacaville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanden High School?
The graduation rate of Vanden High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vanden High School?
1,619 students attend Vanden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Vanden High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vanden High School?
Vanden High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vanden High School offer ?
Vanden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vanden High School part of?
Vanden High School is part of Travis Unified School District.
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