Valley Academy

www.icoe.org

159 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Valley Academy, located at 253 E. Ross Ave. in El Centro, California, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE). The school is designed to serve students who may require alternative learning environments, often focusing on those who benefit from smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and a more structured support system tailored to unique academic and personal needs.

As part of the broader ICOE network, the academy emphasizes preparing students for success beyond the classroom, whether that involves transitioning back to a traditional comprehensive high school, pursuing vocational training, or preparing for post-secondary education. By integrating community resources and a dedicated staff, Valley Academy aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and rigorous environment that fosters both academic achievement and social-emotional growth for the youth of Imperial County.

159

Total Students

8.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

120.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	146
Black	2
Asian	1

Hispanic
146 (91.8 %)
White
10 (6.3 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Imperial County Office of Education
Phone:	(760)312-5525
Website:	http://www.icoe.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 62

Grade 11 38

Grade 12 38