Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, Owens Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owens Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Owens Valley High School's student population of 23 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Owens Valley High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
9%
20%
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owens Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Owens Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Owens Valley High School?
23 students attend Owens Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Owens Valley High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owens Valley High School?
Owens Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Owens Valley High School offer ?
Owens Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Owens Valley High School part of?
Owens Valley High School is part of Owens Valley Unified School District.
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