Deer Valley High School in Antioch, California, is a public secondary school serving southeast Antioch in Contra Costa County, California. It opened in 1996. In 2007, the Antioch Unified School District named Scott Bergerhouse and Clarence Isadore co-principals.
Serving 1,804 students in grades 9-12, Deer Valley 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,804 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Deer Valley High School's student population of 1,804 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,804 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Teal, Silver
School Rankings
Deer Valley 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 Deer Valley 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
#4621 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
29%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Deer Valley Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Valley High School's ranking?
Deer Valley High School is ranked #4621 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Deer Valley High School often compared to?
Deer Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dozier-libbey Medical High School, Antioch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Valley High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Deer Valley High School?
1,804 students attend Deer Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Deer Valley High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Valley High School?
Deer Valley High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Deer Valley High School offer ?
Deer Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Deer Valley High School part of?
Deer Valley High School is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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