VALLEY ATWATER COMMUNITY
Valley Atwater Community is a Title I public high school that is part of the Merced County Office of Education school district, located in Atwater, CA with about 72 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Valley Atwater Community 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 Atwater Community School is an educational facility located in Atwater, California, operating under the oversight of the Merced County Office of Education (MCOE). The school is designed to provide specialized instructional services and support for students who may benefit from an alternative educational environment. By focusing on academic success and student development, the institution works to ensure that all learners have the resources necessary to meet their educational goals and prepare for future opportunities.
As part of the broader Merced County Office of Education network, the school emphasizes a structured and supportive atmosphere tailored to the unique needs of its student population. The facility at 1800 Matthew Ave. serves as a hub for community-based learning, prioritizing small-group instruction and individualized attention. Through its connection to MCOE, Valley Atwater Community remains committed to upholding high academic standards while fostering a safe and inclusive environment for the youth of the Atwater area.
For more information, contact Valley Atwater Community at (209) 381-4550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atwater, CA 95301-2079
(209) 381-4550
http://www.mcoe.org
VALLEY ATWATER COMMUNITY is a public Title I school in Atwater, CA with about 72 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Merced County Office of Education
- Total Students:
- 72
- Teachers:
- 3.45
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 72 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VALLEY ATWATER COMMUNITY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.6%
- White
- 13.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Female
- 41.7%
- Male
- 58.3%
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.