Valley Oaks Charter School

Valley Oaks Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
3501 Chester Ave,  Bakersfield, CA
4.2
4.6
1,048 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Deanna Downs
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
8.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
8.4%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.7%
White
49.1%
Hispanic
37.5%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian
1.5%
Black
1.1%
Native American
1.1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#117 Best Public HS Teachers in California
#133 Best Public MS Teachers in California
#195 Best Charter HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Bakersfield College 36 Students
California State University - Bakersfield 30 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 25 Students
University of California - Davis 18 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 18 Students
University of California - San Diego 17 Students
San Francisco State University 17 Students
University of California - Irvine 16 Students
University of Southern California 16 Students
California State University - Fresno 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 19 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Business 8 Students
Education 6 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Elementary Education 5 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 5 Students
Veterinary Sciences 5 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 5 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 47 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
9/24/2024
The teachers don't really teach here. I wish it went 5 days a week. The kids are jerks, but I found a couple nice people. Along with they don't allow the promotion of religion
5.0 Senior
9/6/2022
I will have not rather gone to any other institution for high school. Valley Oaks is a wonderful school with lively, respectful, and kind students and teachers who are very helpful and pleasant. It is known for a heavy workload, but it trains each student for college. I am very thankful that I was able to attend Valley Oaks.
5.0 Parent
2/14/2021
After a track record of performance for K-8 homeschooling, we were able to bring in our freshmen high school curricula and books and ask to continue independently through high school (they keep our transcript for us). We were assigned a teacher to whom we report and submit our work to keep for the state portfolio. It has been a wonderful collaboration. I am so appreciative of their flexibility and care. We are able to use their college counselor and if we want to take a class here or there, we can. The best of all worlds for us.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 9 Reviews
5.0 student
5/16/2025
VOCS is a wonderful school with wonderful teachers. You can get certificates, go to BC, or have ROC whilst here. I personally have gone to 13 public schools and VOCS is currently #1.
5.0 other
12/3/2015
I went here for my first 4 years of school starting in kindergarten and I only left because of family instability. It was amazing and truly spoiled me in terms of ever liking other schools.
5.0 parent
4/28/2014
This Charter school is outstanding. My daughters went there for two years and the teachers really helped equip me for home schooling. They not only take the time to go over every aspect of teaching the subjects but also demonstrate their willingness to help. The activities they provide for science,...
5.0 parent
6/21/2012
After our first year at Valley Oaks, we are in love! This has been such a wonderful transition from public school to homeschooling. My kids (elementary school) have made excellent friends, the field trip organization is great, the parent club does a wonderful job working to hold great events for the...

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Valley Oaks Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Bakersfield, CA and is served by the Kern County Office Of Education in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,048 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Valley Oaks Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average SAT score is 1240. The average home value in this area is $201,297. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heartland Charter, Kern County Special Education School, Bakersfield High School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley Oaks Charter School.

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