Central Valley High

(209)556-1900

www.ceres.k12.ca.us/cvhsweb

2,317 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central Valley High School, located in Ceres, California, serves as a comprehensive public high school within the Ceres Unified School District. As a key educational institution for the local community, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth. The campus environment is designed to provide students with a well-rounded experience, blending rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for extracurricular involvement to ensure graduates are well-prepared for college and career pathways.

The school places a strong emphasis on community connection and student success, utilizing its online platform to keep families informed about academic programs, athletic events, and campus resources. By maintaining a focus on high standards and supportive educational practices, Central Valley High School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For further details regarding specific programs, staff contact information, or school calendar events, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website.

2,317

Total Students

99.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	1,953
Black	18
Asian	148
Two or More	11
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
1,953 (84.3%)
White
168 (7.3%)
Asian
148 (6.4%)
Black
18 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.5%)
Two or More
11 (0.5%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ceres Unified
Phone:	(209)556-1900
Website:	http://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/cvhsweb
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,858
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	168

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 648

Grade 10 597

Grade 11 560

Grade 12 512