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)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Location
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4901 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 327-3927
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(661) 327-3927
1.7 miles
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(661) 393-3566
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(661) 393-3566
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