Dougherty Valley High School vs. California High School
Should I attend Dougherty Valley High School or California High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Graduation Rate
California High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,340 students in grades 9-12, Dougherty Valley High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 2,814 students in grades 9-12, California 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 ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,340 students
2,814 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
115 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#123 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
≥80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
≥80%
Graduation Rate
98%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
856
679
Grade 10 Students
827
717
Grade 11 Students
832
718
Grade 12 Students
825
700
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
79%
41%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
9%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%