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Central Valley High

Grades 09–12 · Ceres, CA · NCES 060813011489

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4033 Central Ave. · Ceres, CA 95307

At a glance

Reported students

2,317

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

98.95

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

23.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California high enrollment

93rd percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

526

Central Valley High: 2,317 reported students.

State peer staffing position

83rd percentile

23.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
2,256
Teachers (FTE)
90
Student–teacher ratio
25.1:1

What the reported data says about Central Valley High

Central Valley High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ceres. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Ceres Unified. NCES reports 2,317 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.4:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (84.3%) and White (7.3%). English learners represent 20% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Central Valley High

  1. 1How do the reported 23.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 98.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
20%
Students with disabilities
8.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
87.4%
Lunch program
Yes under Provision 2

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
5
Nurses (FTE)
0.6
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White7.3%
  • Hispanic84.3%
  • Black0.8%
  • Asian6.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
  • Multiracial0.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

14 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Ceres Unified

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Ceres High

High · Grades 09–12

1,660 reported students

Argus High (Continuation)

High · Grades 09–12

189 reported students

Whitmore Charter High

High · Grades 09–12

96 reported students

Cesar Chavez Junior High

Middle · Grades 07–08

685 reported students

Lucas Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–06

668 reported students

Caswell Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–06

653 reported students

View all 24 district schools →