About This School
Pinole Valley High School is located in Pinole, CA and is one of 17 high schools in West Contra Costa Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 1622 students in grades 9-12.
Pinole Valley High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pinole Valley High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Pinole Valley High School had an API growth score of 636 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Pinole Valley High School's 2011 base score was 651 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Pinole Valley High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pinole Valley High School's students and teachers. more
Pinole Valley High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pinole Valley High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Pinole Valley High School had an API growth score of 636 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Pinole Valley High School's 2011 base score was 651 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Pinole Valley High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pinole Valley High School's students and teachers. more
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West Contra Costa Unified District Spending
$9,943Per Pupil
The West Contra Costa Unified spends $9,943 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about West Contra Costa Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Sobrante Christian School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Bethel Christian Academy 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Delta Continuation High School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| de Anza Senior High School 1.6 miles |  |
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| North Campus Continuation 1.8 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- West Contra Costa Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Pinole Valley High School2900 Pinole Valley Rd
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-4664
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1622
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Pinole Valley High School had 42% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
34%
Black
26%
White
20%
Asian/Pacific Islander
19%
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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Pinole Valley High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Pinole Valley High School
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Pinole Valley High School is an average school, that excels at extracurricular activities but lacks parent involvement and safe environment . Compared to other school like El Cerrito, Kennedy, Richmond, De Anza, etc. its a pretty good school. There is quite some violence at this school , the police helps but there's only so much 2 cops can do against like 8 kids fighting... But the kids who stay out of trouble and hangout with the right people, and put extra effort into their classes do very good later on. Personally I haven't had that much trouble with staff, there are some teachers that aren't likable but if you ask them for most will help you out ...
Submitted by a Current Student on Jun 16, 2009
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