Serving 1,264 students in grades 9-12, Yucca 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Yucca Valley High School's student population of 1,264 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
Yucca 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 Yucca Valley High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6691 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Yucca Valley High School is ranked #6691 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yucca Valley High School often compared to?
Yucca Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twentynine Palms High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yucca Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Yucca Valley High School is 85%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yucca Valley High School?
1,264 students attend Yucca Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Yucca Valley High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yucca Valley High School?
Yucca Valley High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Yucca Valley High School offer ?
Yucca Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yucca Valley High School part of?
Yucca Valley High School is part of Morongo Unified School District.
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