Dougherty Valley High School is a public high school located in the Windemere development of San Ramon, California, United States. The valley name comes from James Witt Dougherty, a 19th-century landowner and local politician.
Serving 3,039 students in grades 9-12, Dougherty Valley High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,039 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Dougherty Valley High serves the southeast part of San Ramon, CA, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dougherty Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dougherty Valley High School's student population of 3,039 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,039 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Campus Size
54 acres (220,000 m2)
School Rankings
Dougherty Valley High School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dougherty Valley High School is 0.35, which is less 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
#198 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
80%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Willie The Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dougherty Valley High School's ranking?
Dougherty Valley High School is ranked #198 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dougherty Valley High School often compared to?
Dougherty Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like California High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dougherty Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Dougherty Valley High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Dougherty Valley High School?
3,039 students attend Dougherty Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dougherty Valley High School students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dougherty Valley High School?
Dougherty Valley High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dougherty Valley High School offer ?
Dougherty Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dougherty Valley High School part of?
Dougherty Valley High School is part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
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