Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Valley Achievement Center
About the School
- Valley Achievement Center's mission is to empower individuals on the autism spectrum, or with other developmental disabilities, to achieve the highest quality of life.
- Our vision is to be recognized as the leading agency in California that empowers individuals on the autism spectrum, or with other developmental disabilities, to achieve their full potential.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Valley Achievement Center?
The application deadline for Valley Achievement Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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