About Our School

  • Public Early College charter high school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
  • Second highest state ranking (8 of 10) by California Department of Education of all high schools in Stanislaus County.
  • Top 10% in state ranking of all (59) high schools in Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced counties.
  • Highest 10th Grade pass rate (96%) in Stanislaus County (County 78%, MCS 79%) on English portion of the 2009 CAHSEE.
  • One of four high schools in Stanislaus County to meet all components of the federal AYP (Annual Yearly Progress).
  • As part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Early College Initiative, and a partner with Modesto Junior College, our students may take tuition-free college courses for university transfer and/or in career-technical programs, and can earn up to 60 college units by the time they graduate from our school.
  • College units also count toward our high school graduation requirements. VCHS students earned a 3.2 grade point average in their MJC courses in 2008-09.
  • Teachers are dedicated and take a sincere interest in the success of their students creating a motivated and committed learning environment.
  • Certified charter school by the California Charter School Association.
  • Offering challenging academics in both classroom-based and home-based instruction, including an option of business ROP classes. Character development, and career and college readiness are emphasized.
For more information, please call the school at
238-6800!
Friday, February 12
Local School Holiday
No school today.
Snow Day at Dodge Ridge
Monday, February 15
Presidents' Day
No school today.
Wednesday, February 17
"After 5" Parent-Teacher Conferences
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, February 19
Sadie Hawkins Dance
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, February 27
Walk-a-Thon
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
See "Fundraising" for details!
Friday, March 5
Minimum Day

Today, 2/8/2010
High: 55 Low: 42
Mostly cloudy
8% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 2/9/2010
High: 55 Low: 41
Chance rain showers
73% chance of precipitation.