Valencia High School

About Valencia High School

Valencia High School is a public high school located in Valencia, California. It is part of the William S. Hart Union High School District. Valencia High School is known for its rigorous academic program, its award-winning sports teams, and its diverse student body.
Valencia High School offers a comprehensive academic program that is designed to prepare students for college and beyond. The curriculum includes Advanced Placement classes, honors classes, and a wide range of electives. Valencia High School also offers numerous extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports teams, and performing arts.
Valencia High School is home to many award-winning sports teams that compete in the Foothill League. The school’s football team has won three CIF championships and the baseball team has won five. The school also has a strong tradition of excellence in track and field, cross country, and soccer.
Valencia High School is also known for its diverse student body. The school is comprised of students from all walks of life, and it is a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Valencia High School is committed to providing students with an education that is both academically rigorous and culturally enriching.

Address:	500 N. Bradford Ave. Placentia, CA 92870
Phone:	(714) 996-4970
Site:	vhstigers.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,628 students

Overview Valencia High School

Valencia High School serves 2,628 students in grades 9-12.
Valencia High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Valencia High School

Valencia High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Valencia High School is 0.56, 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.