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2951 Markeley Lane, Fairfield, CA 94533-6513
Summary
Vanden High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
70.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 34.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 294/1,596 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 453/1,596 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,631 |
| Low-Income Students | 674 (41.3%) |
| English Learners | 25 (1.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.3 points from last year and rose 14.8 points over the full period. Math rose 6.0 points from last year and rose 6.2 points over the full period.
•Math +6.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
70.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 12% to 57%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
34.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.6-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Vanden High rank in California?
Vanden High ranks No. 294 of 1,596 in reading and No. 453 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Vanden High compare with other schools in Fairfield?
Vanden High is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Fairfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FairfieldHow does Vanden High compare with other schools in Solano County?
Vanden High is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 12 9–12 schools in Solano County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Solano CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Vanden HighThis school | 34.0% | 70.7% |
| Angelo Rodriguez High | 34.4% | 70.0% |
| Armijo High | 18.9% | 43.2% |
