New Valley High School is a small SCUSD alternative school outside of the Santa Clara Unified School District office near Lawrence Expressway in Santa Clara. The school was previously located Wilson Alternative Education School, until it was relocated in 2001 due to overcrowding.
Serving 157 students in grades 9-12, New Valley Continuation High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Valley Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Valley Continuation High School's student population of 157 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
To re-engage youth for success in high school, and prepare youth for success after high school in college or a CTE pathway, social & civic participation, and a healthy & happy life.
School Rankings
New Valley Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Valley Continuation High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9133 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Valley Continuation High School's ranking?
New Valley Continuation High School is ranked #9133 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Valley Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of New Valley Continuation High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Valley Continuation High School?
157 students attend New Valley Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of New Valley Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Valley Continuation High School?
New Valley Continuation High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Valley Continuation High School offer ?
New Valley Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Valley Continuation High School part of?
New Valley Continuation High School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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