Squaw Valley’s public schools outscore 64% of California districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Squaw Valley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Squaw Valley’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 252 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Squaw Valley’s, its schools beat 90%, higher than their 64% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 47% and math 34% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,776 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
12 elementary schools, then seven middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Chestry Oak Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Squaw Valley’s grade
B: better than 64% of California school districts, #314 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Squaw Valley, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Squaw Valley · depends on your address
Reedley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,804 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Reedley
Orange Cove High
Grades 9–12 · 635 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Orange Cove
10th grade in Squaw Valley · depends on your address
Reedley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,804 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Reedley
Orange Cove High
Grades 9–12 · 635 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Orange Cove
11th grade in Squaw Valley · depends on your address
Reedley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,804 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Reedley
Orange Cove High
Grades 9–12 · 635 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Orange Cove
12th grade in Squaw Valley · depends on your address
Reedley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,804 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Reedley
Orange Cove High
Grades 9–12 · 635 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Orange Cove
Squaw Valley’s public schools are run by Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District, which also serves Orange Cove and Reedley. Parts of Squaw Valley (12% of its land) are served by Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Squaw Valley vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Squaw Valley’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Squaw Valley | B | Kings Canyon Joint Unified |
Every school in Squaw Valley
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Squaw Valley’s schools
Are Squaw Valley’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Squaw Valley children attend outscore 64% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #314 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 90%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Squaw Valley in?
Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 9,696 students in 21 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Squaw Valley are served by Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified.
Where do Squaw Valley kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Reedley High and Orange Cove High.
What is Squaw Valley’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Squaw Valley spend per student?
$20,776 in Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Squaw Valley?
Yes: Chestry Oak Academy (nonsectarian, grades 3–12, 6 students).
Parents talk
What Squaw Valley families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Squaw Valley → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.