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Victor Valley Union High

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 51.2/100

Victor Valley Union High has 9 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 51.2/100 — 7.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is University Preparatory at 90/100, where 56.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,420 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 34.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
51.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
60.2
30.0 – 90.2
Avg Exceeded %
17.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
34.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 60.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 34.9%, 16.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: University Preparatory leads the district at 90 with 56.7% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Victor Valley Union High

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around7 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
68.0%
White
5.6%
Asian
1.5%
Black
18.6%
Other
6.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
80%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Victor Valley Union High spends $14,420 per student in current expenditures — $395 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,420
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
10,641
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 64.5%
$8,767 → $14,420
Spending Efficiency
3.55
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 38%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$67,627–$151,191
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
527
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (9)

Victor Valley Union High has 9 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.2 — 3.7 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 9 high schools have Scope Scores above 90.

The highest-scoring high school is University Preparatory with a Scope Score of 90 and 56.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1University Preparatory
Victor Valley Union High High Ceiling
9056.7%86.6%4.9%0.8%
2Cobalt Institute of Math and Science
Victor Valley Union High Strong All-Around
6932.7%61.9%7.3%1.9%
3Victor Valley Virtual Academy
Victor Valley Union High Building Momentum
5631.7%63.3%78.0%1.4%
4Lakeview Leadership Academy
Victor Valley Union High Building Momentum
479.5%38.1%29.6%8.4%
5Silverado High
Victor Valley Union High Building Momentum
4610.4%31.3%23.2%3.5%
6Victor Valley High
Victor Valley Union High Building Momentum
465.0%21.8%18.5%3.1%
7Adelanto High
Victor Valley Union High Building Momentum
469.4%27.9%22.6%5.6%
8Goodwill Independent Study
Victor Valley Union High Building Momentum
303.9%12.7%59.8%0.8%
9Goodwill High
Victor Valley Union High Building Momentum
300.0%6.3%69.9%1.6%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Victor Valley Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Victor Valley Union High a good school district?
Victor Valley Union High has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.2/100, which is 7.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 17.7% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Victor Valley Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Victor Valley Union High is University Preparatory with a Scope Score of 90/100 and 56.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Victor Valley Union High spend per student?
Victor Valley Union High spends $14,420 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Victor Valley Union High?
Teacher salaries in Victor Valley Union High range from $67,627–$151,191 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.