Central Valley High principal highlights test gains, new CTE pathways and facility upgrades

A Central Valley High School representative told the school board that the high school and district programs showed modest gains in state assessments and expanded career and technical education offerings.

The presenter reported that the school’s English language arts proficiency rose from about 69% to 71%, comparing the school’s results favorably with a cited state average of roughly 47%. Math proficiency was reported to have grown from about 38.8% to 45% (state average reported as 35.5%). The presenter attributed gains in science scores partly to a change in course sequencing that reduced the time gap between instruction and testing for some students.

The speaker described instructional strategies including professional learning communities focused on questioning, reading and writing; a district‑wide push to emphasize explanatory writing at the 11th‑grade level; and “thinking building classrooms” in math that use miniature whiteboards for collaborative work.

Central Valley also reported increased career and technical education (CTE) offerings: the presenter said the district now lists 17 CTE pathways and 15 college classes available on campus, including several dual‑enrollment offerings taught by local teachers. The school has added construction and medical CTE pathways that the presenter described as “very popular.”

Facilities updates were also highlighted: a renovated football field and associated site work, a redone basketball court, relocation and renovation of CTE classrooms (including a kitchen and life‑skills facilities), and a new discus area to protect turf. The presenter said the football‑field dedication drew a large community turnout.

The presentation was informational and did not include a board vote; board members asked questions and thanked the presenter.