American Canyon High School is a public comprehensive high school located in American Canyon, California. It is operated by the Napa Valley Unified School District.
Serving 1,698 students in grades 9-12, American Canyon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
American Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
American Canyon High School's student population of 1,698 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
American Canyon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of American Canyon High School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3556 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Canyon High School's ranking?
American Canyon High School is ranked #3556 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are American Canyon High School often compared to?
American Canyon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Napa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of American Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of American Canyon High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend American Canyon High School?
1,698 students attend American Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of American Canyon High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Canyon High School?
American Canyon High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does American Canyon High School offer ?
American Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is American Canyon High School part of?
American Canyon High School is part of Napa Valley Unified School District.
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