Valley Los Banos Community

www.mcoe.org

160 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Valley Community School in Los Banos is an educational institution operated under the direction of the Merced County Office of Education (MCOE). Serving students in the Los Banos area, the school is designed to provide alternative educational pathways for youth who may benefit from a more personalized or non-traditional learning environment. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized attention, the school aims to support students in meeting their academic requirements, recovering credits, and developing the skills necessary for graduation and post-secondary success.

As part of the broader MCOE network, Valley Community School emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, often integrating academic instruction with social-emotional support and career readiness programming. The school serves as a vital resource for the community, offering a structured and supportive setting for students to overcome barriers to learning. Those interested in specific enrollment information, curriculum details, or current school policies can find further resources through the Merced County Office of Education’s official website.

160

Total Students

10.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Los Banos Community
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	146
Black	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
146 (91.8%)
White
10 (6.3%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Merced County Office of Education
Phone:	(209)827-5600
Website:	http://www.mcoe.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 2

Grade 10 25

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 82