VALLEY CENTER HIGH SCHOOL
Valley Center High is a public high school that is part of the Valley Center-Pauma Unified school district, located in Valley Center, CA with about 1,140 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Valley Center High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Valley Center High School, located in the rural community of Valley Center, California, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse curriculum that includes college-preparatory courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves university education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Valley Center High is a central hub for school spirit and community engagement. The school maintains a robust athletic program and a variety of student organizations, including visual and performing arts, leadership groups, and academic clubs. By balancing a rigorous academic focus with a commitment to student well-being and local traditions, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their community and the broader world.
For more information, contact Valley Center High at (760) 751-5502 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Valley Center, CA 92082-3867
(760) 751-5502
http://vchs.vcpusd.net/
VALLEY CENTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Valley Center, CA with about 1,140 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Valley Center-Pauma Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,140
- Teachers:
- 47.7
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,140 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 46.8%
- White
- 37.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 9.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.