West Valley Early College High
3805 Happy Valley Road, Cottonwood, CA 96022-9205
Summary
West Valley Early College High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 32.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 595/1,596 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 496/1,596 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 736 |
| Low-Income Students | 353 (48.0%) |
| English Learners | 13 (1.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.6 points from last year and rose 18.8 points over the full period. Math fell 3.5 points from last year and rose 4.7 points over the full period.
•Math +4.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
59.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 3.1 points ahead in reading. It narrowed 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 36% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 34%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
32.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 3.1 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
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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 West Valley Early College High compare within the district?
West Valley Early College High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Anderson Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does West Valley Early College High rank in California?
West Valley Early College High ranks No. 595 of 1,596 in reading and No. 496 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at West Valley Early College High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.9% meet the reading standard and 33.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does West Valley Early College High compare with other schools in Shasta County?
West Valley Early College High is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Shasta County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Shasta CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| West Valley Early College HighThis school | 32.0% | 59.1% |
| Anderson High | 36.5% | 69.8% |
