Amador Valley High School

1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Amador Valley High School serves 2,699 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Amador Valley High School's student population of 2,699 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,699 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Amador Valley High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
70%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
80%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
47%
12%
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Hispanic
10%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
37%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
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Graduation Rate
97%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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 40% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 84%.
How many students attend Amador Valley High School?
2,699 students attend Amador Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Amador Valley High School students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 25:1, 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 (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 97% (Top 5%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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