Enrollment
80
High
DISTRICT 780 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HACIENDA LA PUENTE UNIFIED·NCES 061632502069
Valley Alternative High (Continuation)
15430 Shadybend Dr., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 · (626) 933-3401 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL80 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.2:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
73 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 6 | 8% |
| Grade 12 | 74 | 93% |
Student demographics
0%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
2.0%
own-school result
Math
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 0.0% | 2.0% | 38.0% | 60.0% |
| Math | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.0% | 94.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023-24 | 9.4% | 3.2% |
| 2022-23 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| 2021-22 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| 2018-19 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| 2017-18 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| 2016-17 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| 2015-16 | 9.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014-15 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Valley Alternative High (Continuation) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 80 | #1,642 of 2,093 | #407 of 486 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
80
-22 (-22%) vs 2020
-53% since 1990-91, when it was 172
Student : Teacher
7.2:1
was 12.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 80 | 11.1 | 7.2:1 | 91% (73) |
| 2023-24 | 105 | 10.2 | 10.3:1 | 90% (94) |
| 2022-23 | 96 | 9.2 | 10.5:1 | 79% (76) |
| 2020-21 | 102 | 8 | 12.8:1 | 85% (87) |
| 2017-18 | 94 | 8.5 | 11.1:1 | 85% (80) |
| 2015-16 | 132 | 7 | 18.9:1 | 81% (107) |
| 2010-11 | 129 | N/A | N/A | 98% (126) |
| 2000-01 | 155 | 11 | 14.1:1 | 77% (119) |
| 1990-91 | 172 | 11 | 15.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Valley Alternative High (Continuation).
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (94 to 80); teachers up 31% (8.5 to 11.1).
About Valley Alternative High (Continuation)
Valley Alternative High (Continuation) is a public high school run by Hacienda la Puente Unified in Hacienda Heights, California. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend, and enrollment is 80 students. The school's enrollment is 90% smaller than the 838 average for high schools in California.
Valley Alternative High (Continuation) is part of a district of 35 schools: Hacienda la Puente Unified, with 16,260 students.
Hispanic students are the large majority at Valley Alternative High (Continuation), with 100% of enrollment. Among people living in Los Angeles County, the Hispanic share is about 48%. The chance that two students picked at random at Valley Alternative High (Continuation) belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 0%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 7.2:1, with 11.1 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. For comparison, high schools in California average 18.2:1. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 91%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Los Angeles County is 70%.
Federal survey data for Los Angeles County show that median household income is about $90,112, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Valley Alternative High (Continuation) is among the 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County.
The closest other public school is Valley Community Day, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Suburb: Large: the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Federal counts put enrollment at 102 in 2020-21 and 80 in 2024-25, a 22% decrease. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 12.8:1 in 2020-21 to 7.2:1 in 2024-25.
The Valley Alternative High (Continuation) community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hacienda la Puente Unified
- Los Altos HighHigh · 1,592 students
- Glen A. Wilson HighHigh · 1,456 students
- Mesa RoblesElementary · 1,246 students
- Cedarlane AcademyElementary · 878 students
- La Puente HighHigh · 813 students
- Fairgrove AcademyElementary · 749 students
Other schools in Hacienda Heights
- Los Altos HighHigh · 1,592 students
- Glen A. Wilson HighHigh · 1,456 students
- Mesa RoblesElementary · 1,246 students
- Cedarlane AcademyElementary · 878 students
- Wedgeworth ElementaryElementary · 650 students
- Grazide ElementaryElementary · 606 students
Nearby schools
- Valley Community Day0.0 mi · 13
- Puente Hills High0.0 mi · 154
- Los Altos High0.3 mi · 1,592
- Palm Canyon0.3 mi · 14
- Kwis Elementary0.8 mi · 305
- Los Robles Academy0.9 mi · 199
Frequently asked questions
About Valley Alternative High (Continuation)How large is Valley Alternative High (Continuation)?
Valley Alternative High (Continuation) enrolls approximately 80 students in grades 09-12.
Is Valley Alternative High (Continuation) an elementary, middle, or high school?
Valley Alternative High (Continuation) is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Valley Alternative High (Continuation) have?
Valley Alternative High (Continuation) employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.2:1.
How diverse is Valley Alternative High (Continuation)?
Valley Alternative High (Continuation) reports a student body of 100% Hispanic.
Who oversees Valley Alternative High (Continuation)?
Valley Alternative High (Continuation) is overseen by Hacienda la Puente Unified in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.