Vallejo High School is a high school located in Vallejo, California. It is part of the Vallejo City Unified School District and has been in the heart of Vallejo for more than 100 years. It currently serves the west side of the city. In February 2014, the School's mascot was changed from the Apaches to Redhawks.
Serving 1,146 students in grades 9-12, Vallejo 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vallejo High School's student population of 1,146 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1869
Colors
White, Red
Campus Size
Mid Size
School Rankings
Vallejo 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 Vallejo High School is 0.59, 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
#8456 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
22%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Vallejo City Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Redhawks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vallejo High School's ranking?
Vallejo High School is ranked #8456 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vallejo High School often compared to?
Vallejo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angelo Rodriguez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vallejo High School?
The graduation rate of Vallejo High School is 70%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vallejo High School?
1,146 students attend Vallejo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Vallejo High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vallejo High School?
Vallejo High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vallejo High School offer ?
Vallejo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vallejo High School part of?
Vallejo High School is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.
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