At a glance
Reported students
205
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
205
Valley Academy: 205 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
19.3:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. 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
- 120
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Valley Academy
Valley Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in El Centro. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Imperial County Office of Education. NCES reports 205 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, close to the California median of 18:1 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 (95.6%) and White (2%). English learners represent 40.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Valley Academy
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 40.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 28.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White2%
- Hispanic95.6%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Imperial County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Imperial County Juvenile Hall/Community
Other · Grades KG–12
11 reported students
Imperial County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Imperial Pathways Charter
High · Grades 09–12
246 reported students
Public schools near Valley Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Rising High Other · Central Union High | 09–10 | 20 | 0.5 mi |
| Desert Oasis High (Continuation) High · Central Union High | 09–12 | 138 | 0.5 mi |
| El Centro District Wide Preschool Other · El Centro Elementary | Not reported | — | 1.8 mi |
| Imperial County Special Education Other · Imperial County Office of Education | KG–12 | — | 2.4 mi |
| Imperial County Juvenile Hall/Community Other · Imperial County Office of Education | KG–12 | 11 | 2.4 mi |
| Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley Other · Holtville Unified | KG–12 | 22 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley Academy
What grades does Valley Academy serve?
Valley Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Imperial County Office of Education.
How many students attend Valley Academy?
Valley Academy reported 205 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 120 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley Academy?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 205 students and 10.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valley Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Imperial County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valley Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Valley Academy in?
Valley Academy is part of Imperial County Office of Education, based in El Centro, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Phoenix Rising High (0.5 mi), Desert Oasis High (Continuation) (0.5 mi), El Centro District Wide Preschool (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.