Dougherty Valley High School
Dougherty Valley High School serves 3,212 students in grades 9-12.
Dougherty Valley High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Dougherty Valley High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Dougherty Valley High School's student population of 3,212 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,212 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 129 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dougherty Valley High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dougherty Valley High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #68 out of 9602 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 74% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Ramon Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Dougherty Valley High School is Venture (alternative) (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Ramon Venture (alternative) Alternative School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-12 | 176 students10
0.1 miles
10540 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1200 0.1 K-12 176 - San Ramon Gale Ranch Middle School Math: 78% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,257 student10
0.5 miles
6400 Main Branch Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1500 0.5 6-8 1,257 - San Ramon Hidden Hills Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 803 students10
0.5 miles
12995 Harct. Way
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-3800 0.5 K-5 803 - San Ramon Quail Run Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 984 students10
0.7 miles
4000 Goldenbay Ave.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 560-4000 0.7 K-5 984 - San Ramon Live Oak Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 885 students10
1.0 miles
5151 Sherwood Way
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 803-3100 1 K-5 885
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