De Anza High School is a secondary school located in Richmond, California, United States, named after Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza.
Serving 1,103 students in grades 9-12, De Anza High School ranks in the bottom 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
De Anza High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
De Anza High School's student population of 1,103 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
De Anza High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Anza High School is 0.66, 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
#6632 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Don
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Anza High School's ranking?
De Anza High School is ranked #6632 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are De Anza High School often compared to?
De Anza High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinole Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of De Anza High School?
The graduation rate of De Anza High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend De Anza High School?
1,103 students attend De Anza High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of De Anza High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of De Anza High School?
De Anza High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does De Anza High School offer ?
De Anza High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is De Anza High School part of?
De Anza High School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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