Serving 46 students in grades 8-12, Surprise Valley 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 46 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Surprise Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surprise Valley High School is 0.64, 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.
Surprise Valley High School is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Surprise Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Surprise Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Surprise Valley High School?
46 students attend Surprise Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Surprise Valley High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Surprise Valley High School?
Surprise Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Surprise Valley High School offer ?
Surprise Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Surprise Valley High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 46 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
