At a glance
Reported students
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
434
San Joaquin Valley High: 50 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
11:1 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
- 51
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about San Joaquin Valley High
San Joaquin Valley High is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Parlier. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Parlier Unified. NCES reports 50 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, below 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 (100%) and White (0%). English learners represent 35.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking San Joaquin Valley High
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.55 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 0.75 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
- 35.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.75
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.14
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White0%
- Hispanic100%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- 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 Parlier Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parlier High
High · Grades 09–12
901 reported students
Mathew J Brletic Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
407 reported students
S Ben Benavidez Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
409 reported students
John C Martinez Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
434 reported students
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
439 reported students
Parlier Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
566 reported students
Public schools near San Joaquin Valley High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parlier High High · Parlier Unified | 09–12 | 901 | 0.2 mi |
| Reedley Middle College High High · Charter · Kings Canyon Joint Unified | 09–12 | 255 | 3.8 mi |
| Reedley High High · Kings Canyon Joint Unified | 09–12 | 1,804 | 4.2 mi |
| Valley ROP High · Valley ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| Selma High High · Selma Unified | 09–12 | 1,721 | 5.5 mi |
| Heartland High (Continuation) High · Selma Unified | 07–12 | 105 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about San Joaquin Valley High
What grades does San Joaquin Valley High serve?
San Joaquin Valley High reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Parlier Unified.
How many students attend San Joaquin Valley High?
San Joaquin Valley High reported 50 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 51 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at San Joaquin Valley High?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 50 students and 4.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is San Joaquin Valley High a public, charter, or magnet school?
San Joaquin Valley High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Parlier Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of San Joaquin Valley High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94% 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 San Joaquin Valley High in?
San Joaquin Valley High is part of Parlier Unified, based in Parlier, CA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near San Joaquin Valley High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parlier High (0.2 mi), Reedley Middle College High (3.8 mi), Reedley High (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.