School Profile · Vacaville
Vacaville High: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Vacaville posts 43% meeting the standard against 35% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
100 Monte Vista Avenue, 95688 (opens in new tab)·Vacaville Unified·Vacaville·Grades 9-12·2,044 students·45% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(707) 453-6011·Website
Scope Score
58
🌱 Building Momentum · Solid
ranked #506 statewide · #2 of 4 in Vacaville Unified
Vacaville High scores 58 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 71st percentile of 1,739 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “43% proficient” and call it done. Vacaville deserves a closer read. The school sits in Vacaville, where two in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 50.8% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
The story this school is actually telling
Proficient by 11th grade
43%
State 35%
Graduate
94%
State 88%
Pass an AP exam
63%
State 36%
Of 100 students here: 43 are proficient by 11th grade → 94 graduate → 63 pass an AP exam. The gaps between those bars are the questions to ask.
50.8%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Vacaville's most underrated number
50.8% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Vacaville low-income: 50.8%State low-income: 38.2%
The 7 things our score weighs
Graduation rate
93.7%
State 87.6%
6.1pp above state avg
Exceeded standard
17.1%
State 15.5%
1.6pp above state avg
College readiness
62.6%
State 35.5%
AP exam pass rate above state avg
Met or exceeded
42.8%
State 34.6%
8.1pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
9.2%
State 32.1%
22.9pp below state avg
Suspension rate
4.5%
State 4.0%
0.5pp above state avg
EL proficiency (ELPAC)
20.5%
State 18.0%
2.5pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
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Vacaville High
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The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic41.7%
White39.8%
Asian1.9%
Black3.9%
Other12.7%
GenderFemale 47.1%Male 52.7%Non-binary 0.2%
Resources & Access
Enrollment
2,044
594 above CA avg (~1,450)
Free/Reduced Lunch
45%
18pp below CA avg (64%)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
0 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,458
District avg: $12,908 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
EL Proficiency (ELPAC)
20.5% Level 4
Share of English Learners reaching full proficiency
Teacher Salary Range
$57,948 – $112,761
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Vacaville High in Vacaville, 50.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 35.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Vacaville High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 15.1 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (15.3% Math proficient); Hispanic students (54.1% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 57.0 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 201 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Absenteeism · Homeless+28.3pp
37.5% vs 9.2% overall · n=16
Suspension · Homeless+7.3pp
11.8% vs 4.5% overall · n=17
ELA · Disabilities−57.0pp
4.0% vs 61.0% overall · n=50
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−25.6pp
0.0% vs 25.6% overall · n=50
Math · Disabilities−24.5pp
0.0% vs 24.5% overall · n=45
Math Exceeded · Filipino−8.7pp
0.0% vs 8.7% overall · n=15
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income201 tested
ELA 50.8%·Math 15.3%· +15.1pp vs district
Hispanic183 tested
ELA 54.1%·Math 16.9%· +17.6pp vs district
White179 tested
ELA 64.8%·Math 31.5%· +10.7pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$118K
$33K above CA median
Median Home Value
$687K
$28K above CA median
Bachelor's+
34%
1pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
13.7 years avg experience
102 teachers · 3% first-year · 10% second-year
Teacher Credentials
86% fully credentialed
1.2% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
35 AP courses
181 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Graduation rate · 25%
93.7%
↑ vs CA 87.6% · 57th pctile
Exceeded standard · 22%
17.1%
↑ vs CA 15.5% · 52th pctile
College readiness · 20%
62.6%
↑ vs CA 35.5% · 66th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
42.8%
↑ vs CA 34.6% · 56th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
9.2%
↑ vs CA 32.1% · 68th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
4.5%
↓ vs CA 4.0% · 48th pctile
EL proficiency (ELPAC) · 5%
20.5%
↑ vs CA 18.0% · 51th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 446 | 26% | 35% | 21% | 18% | 61% | +14 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 436 | 9% | 16% | 27% | 48% | 25% | +1 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 452 | 7% | 22% | 64% | 7% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 201 | 50.8% | +15 | +13 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 183 | 54.1% | +18 | +15 |
| White | 179 | 64.8% | +11 | +3 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville High ← | — | 58 | 17.1% | 42.8% | — | 4.5% |
| Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy | 0.5 mi | 70 | 31.4% | 62.0% | — | 1.4% |
| Will C. Wood High | 1.3 mi | 54 | 10.5% | 32.1% | — | 4.9% |
| Ernest Kimme Charter Academy | 0.8 mi | 12 | 0.7% | 5.1% | — | 8.0% |
| California average | — | 47 | 15.5% | 34.6% | — | 4.0% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Graduation Rate
93.7%
AP Exam Prepared
62.6%
A-G Completion
60.2%
A-G are the 15 courses (across 7 subjects) required for UC/CSU eligibility
College-Going Rate
66.1%
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #393 → #622 → #537 → #595 → #506
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=1,739 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Vacaville High a good high school?
Vacaville High has a Scope Score of 58 out of 100, placing it in the 71st percentile of California high schools and ranked #506 statewide. 17.1% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is near the California average of 15.5%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Vacaville High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 42.8% of students at Vacaville High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 17.1% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 25.6% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 17.1% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 882 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Vacaville High rank in California?
Vacaville High ranks #506 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 71st percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Vacaville High?
9.2% of students at Vacaville High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 32.1%. The suspension rate is 4.5%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Vacaville High compare to other schools in Vacaville?
Vacaville High scores 58/100 (71st percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 2,044 students. Use the schools in Vacaville page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Vacaville High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Vacaville High in Vacaville, 50.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 35.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Vacaville High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 15.1 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (15.3% Math proficient); Hispanic students (54.1% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 57.0 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 201 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.