Serving 3,255 students in grades 9-12, Dougherty Valley High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dougherty Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dougherty Valley High School's student population of 3,255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dougherty Valley High School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dougherty Valley High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
79%
12%
Hispanic
4%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dougherty Valley High School's ranking?
Dougherty Valley High School is ranked #88 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dougherty Valley High School often compared to?
Dougherty Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like California High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dougherty Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Dougherty Valley High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dougherty Valley High School?
3,255 students attend Dougherty Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dougherty Valley High School students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dougherty Valley High School?
Dougherty Valley High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dougherty Valley High School offer ?
Dougherty Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dougherty Valley High School part of?
Dougherty Valley High School is part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
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