Vanden High School

Vanden High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2951 Markeley Ln,  Fairfield, CA
Travis Unified School District
3.7
3.5
1,619 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
William Sarty
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
68.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
8.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
494:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
26.5%
White
23.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18%
Black
15.9%
Two or more races
14.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#31 Most Diverse Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Davis 367 Students
University of California - Berkeley 261 Students
California State University - Sacramento 251 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 221 Students
San Francisco State University 219 Students
University of California - San Diego 196 Students
Solano Community College 192 Students
San Diego State University 182 Students
University of California - Irvine 166 Students
University of San Francisco 166 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 118 Students
Nursing 110 Students
Psychology 108 Students
Business 99 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Computer Science 48 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 41 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 400 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/5/2025
Compared to what I have heard about other schools in my area, I believe Vanden is the best. Teachers and staff here care about the students, which is very notable. Whenever I need help I know I can go to any of the adults on campus and they will offer guidance. I also think the teachers are very understanding. As someone involved in an extracurricular, if I tell my teachers I didn't have enough time to finish an assignment, the majority of them will give me an extra day because they understand. The one thing though, I would like to see the safety aspect of the school change. 2 years ago in PE, some random lady and her 5 dogs walked onto our football field, and my friends and I thought it was concerning how easy she gained access to our school. Also most of the buildings I feel could use refurbishments. I haven't been in the gym in a while but the last few times I was in there, there was a tarp on the ceiling to cover the water leaking in from the rain.
4.0 Freshman
1/14/2025
Overall, Vanden high school seems to be a well educated and clean school. However it seems apparent that it lacks student/school life. Weather that be the leadership, or just the school itself.
4.0 Senior
12/26/2024
My school is very good to be there for students. I enjoy when I'm having a stressful day and can go to the wellness center to have someone to listen to me. Parts my school can improve on is more classes to prepare students for college, such as AVID, which other schools around us have, and taking time to prepare students for the real world. To prep us for the real world, it'd be nice to have classes where we could learn more about how to budget or complete our own taxes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 17 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/20/2023
this school ruined my son's life he came home everyday crying his freshman year saying people dump him in trash cans and more. My son was also racially profiled saying the teachers were treating him differently because of his color. Do not send your children here.
1.0 parent
3/3/2023
I don't like it here at all these kids and teachers are the meanest people you can meet and I just really don't feel safe or happy here
2.0 parent
3/3/2023
Do not bring your children here. The kids and teachers here are outrageous.
5.0 parent
10/8/2022
Ez dubs I can play video games everyday and still graduate

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Vanden High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fairfield, CA, in the Fairfield neighborhood, and is served by the Travis Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,619 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Vanden High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $570,369. Discover additional schools in the area, like Travis Education Center, H. Glenn Richardson School, Solano County Special Education School, and more. Learn more about what Fairfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vanden High School.

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