Amador Valley High School

1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Amador Valley High School is a comprehensive public high school in Pleasanton, California. It is one of three high schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District, along with Foothill High School and Village High School. Founded as Amador Valley Joint Union High School, it graduated its first class in 1923.
Serving 2,574 students in grades 9-12, Amador Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amador Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Amador Valley High School's student population of 2,574 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Purple, Gold
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School Rankings

Amador Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amador Valley High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#494 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
70%
33%
81%
47%
60%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
52%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amador Valley High School's ranking?
Amador Valley High School is ranked #494 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Amador Valley High School often compared to?
Amador Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amador Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Amador Valley High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Amador Valley High School?
2,574 students attend Amador Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Amador Valley High School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amador Valley High School?
Amador Valley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Amador Valley High School offer ?
Amador Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amador Valley High School part of?
Amador Valley High School is part of Pleasanton Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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