- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Delano, CA
Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061086007693
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley High has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Delano, CA.
School address
District: Delano Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061086007693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Valley High held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 061086007693 · Delano, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 17.8:1 · 91.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert F. Kennedy High (1,394 students)
Valley High held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert F. Kenn
Robert F. Kennedy High
1,394 students
- Cesar E. Chave
Cesar E. Chavez High
1,318 students
- Delano High
Delano High
1,221 students
- This school 71
Valley High
71 students
What this shows Valley High reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley High compares
Valley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
80.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 71 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
White 2.8%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Valley High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Delano Joint Union High reports $19,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert F. Kennedy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar E. Chavez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delano High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Delano
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley High
How many students attend Valley High?
Valley High has 71 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley High is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley High?
91.7% of students at Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Valley High is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Delano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley High?
Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley High rank among high schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Delano, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Delano on the city page.
What other schools are in Delano Joint Union High?
Besides Valley High, Delano Joint Union High also operates Robert F. Kennedy High (1,394 students), Cesar E. Chavez High (1,318 students), and Delano High (1,221 students). See the Delano Joint Union High district page for the complete list.