Serving 1,087 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valley Oaks Charter 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,087 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Oaks Charter's student population of 1,087 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,087 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We Own Our - learning and behaviors We Achieve - Our personal and academic goals We Know - Our success is based on effort We Support - One another as a community We Are Valley OAKS!
School Rankings
Valley Oaks Charter 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 Valley Oaks Charter is 0.62, 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
#5073 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Oaks Charter's ranking?
Valley Oaks Charter is ranked #5073 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valley Oaks Charter often compared to?
Valley Oaks Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Heartland Charter, Grow Academy Arvin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Oaks Charter?
The graduation rate of Valley Oaks Charter is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Oaks Charter?
1,087 students attend Valley Oaks Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Valley Oaks Charter students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Oaks Charter?
Valley Oaks Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Oaks Charter offer ?
Valley Oaks Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Valley Oaks Charter part of?
Valley Oaks Charter is part of Kern County Office Of Education School District.
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