School Profile · Northridge
Valley International Preparatory High: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Valley International Preparatory posts 65% meeting the standard; 35.7% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
18827 Roscoe Boulevard, 91324 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Northridge·Grades 9-12·259 students·32% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(818) 306-2136·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
69
💪 Strong All-Around · Solid
ranked #129 statewide · #11 of 240 in Los Angeles Unified
Valley International Preparatory High scores 69 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 94th percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “65% proficient” and call it done. Valley International Preparatory deserves a closer read. The school sits in Northridge, where one in four students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
Valley International Preparatory's low-income kids hit 64.7% proficiency in ELA — a number the same group reaches at 38.2% statewide. If you're trying to read past zip-code-driven test scores, that's the signal worth weighing.
As a charter, Valley International Preparatory enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
35.7%
State 15.8%
19.9pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
65.2%
State 35.7%
29.5pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
18.4%
State 30.2%
11.8pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.8%
State 3.6%
2.9pp below 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.
K-12 Feeder Path
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Valley International Preparato…
69/100
This school
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Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 58
High Tech LA
Los Angeles Unified · 3.2 mi
Solid
63/100
Grover Cleveland Charter High
Los Angeles Unified · 0.4 mi
Solid
59/100
Birmingham Community Charter High
Los Angeles Unified · 3.1 mi
Solid
54/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic33.6%
White49.4%
Asian3.1%
Black4.3%
Other9.7%
GenderFemale 52.5%Male 45.2%Non-binary 2.3%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 31.7% (32pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
259
1,191 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
7 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,180
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$60,420 – $122,706
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Valley International Preparatory High in Northridge, 64.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Valley International Preparatory High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 23.8 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (29.4% Math proficient); White students (90.9% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 19.2 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 17 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Low-Income−19.2pp
64.7% vs 83.9% overall · n=17
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Low-Income−21.9pp
35.3% vs 57.1% overall · n=17
Math · Hispanic−18.6pp
27.8% vs 46.4% overall · n=18
Math Exceeded · Hispanic−8.7pp
5.6% vs 14.3% overall · n=18
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income17 tested
ELA 64.7%·Math 29.4%· +23.8pp vs district
White23 tested
ELA 90.9%·Math 52.2%· +22.0pp vs district
Hispanic19 tested
ELA 79.0%·Math 27.8%· +37.9pp 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
$100K
$15K above CA median
Median Home Value
$906K
$247K above CA median
Bachelor's+
38%
3pp above 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
12.4 years avg experience
21 teachers · 10% second-year
Teacher Credentials
80% fully credentialed
5.0% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
22 AP courses
59 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
Exceeded standard · 22%
35.7%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 71th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
65.2%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 71th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
18.4%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 60th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.8%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 63th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 56 | 57% | 27% | 11% | 5% | 84% | +37 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 56 | 14% | 32% | 29% | 25% | 46% | +23 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 36 | 6% | 28% | 64% | 3% |
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 | 17 | 64.7% | +24 | +26 |
| White | 22 | 90.9% | +22 | +29 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 19 | 79.0% | +38 | +40 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley International Preparatory High ← | — | 69 | 35.7% | 65.2% | — | 0.8% |
| High Tech LA | 3.2 mi | 63 | 30.7% | 58.4% | — | 1.5% |
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | 0.4 mi | 59 | 26.7% | 53.0% | — | 0.3% |
| Birmingham Community Charter High | 3.1 mi | 54 | 21.6% | 52.3% | — | 3.3% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #852 → #196 → #195 → #272 → #129
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Valley International Preparatory High a good high school?
Valley International Preparatory High has a Scope Score of 69 out of 100, placing it in the 94th percentile of California high schools and ranked #129 statewide. 35.7% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 19.9 percentage points above the California average of 15.8%. 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 Valley International Preparatory High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 65.2% of students at Valley International Preparatory High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 35.7% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 29.5% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 35.7% 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. 112 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Valley International Preparatory High rank in California?
Valley International Preparatory High ranks #129 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 94th 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 Valley International Preparatory High?
18.4% of students at Valley International Preparatory High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 0.8%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. 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 Valley International Preparatory High compare to other schools in Northridge?
Valley International Preparatory High scores 69/100 (94th 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 259 students. Use the schools in Northridge page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Valley International Preparatory High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Valley International Preparatory High in Northridge, 64.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Valley International Preparatory High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 23.8 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (29.4% Math proficient); White students (90.9% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 19.2 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 17 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.