Silverado High School is a high school in Victorville, California, United States. It is part of the Victor Valley Union High School District. Construction began on Silverado High School in 1996, its first class graduated in 1999. Silverado's primary rival is the cross-town Victor Valley High School Jackrabbits.
Serving 2,171 students in grades 9-12, Silverado 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 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Silverado High School's student population of 2,171 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Silverado High School is committed to providing a learning environment, with staff and students working together to reach their full potential.
School Rankings
Silverado 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 Silverado High School is 0.51, 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
#7811 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silverado High School's ranking?
Silverado High School is ranked #7811 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Silverado High School often compared to?
Silverado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adelanto High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silverado High School?
The graduation rate of Silverado High School is 84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Silverado High School?
2,171 students attend Silverado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Silverado High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silverado High School?
Silverado High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Silverado High School offer ?
Silverado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silverado High School part of?
Silverado High School is part of Victor Valley Union High School District.
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