A
Very Good
87/100

West Valley Early College High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 3805 Happy Valley Rd., Cottonwood, CA 96022
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 57% · Math 27% proficient · 65th percentile in California
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
745
Students
enrolled
23.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%65/100reading 66th percentile, math 65th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%92/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+9 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−10 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+21 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%32%reading -9 pts, math -11 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%30%reading +23 pts, math +9 pts87th percentile (list)
Low-income47%22%reading +2 pts, math +0 pts57th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3805 Happy Valley Rd.
City Cottonwood
ZIP Code 96022
District 0602700
NCES School ID 060270007642
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96022

Understanding the community around West Valley Early College High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,150
Per Capita Income $39,600
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $321,400
Median Rent $1,370
Owner-Occupied 80.4%
Renter-Occupied 19.6%
View full data for ZIP 96022 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Valley Early College High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.1%
Hispanic/Latino 18.1%
Two or More Races 4.3%
American Indian 3.9%
Black 1.3%
Asian 1.9%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 745
Teachers (FTE) 32.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Valley Early College High?
West Valley Early College High has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Valley Early College High?
West Valley Early College High has 745 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.1:1.
What grades does West Valley Early College High serve?
West Valley Early College High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Valley Early College High receive per student?
West Valley Early College High receives $16,046 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Valley Early College High in 96022 ▼
Avg Home Value
$374,771
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,946
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
19.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026