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#1843 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 19% in state

Amador Valley High

High School · Pleasanton Unified · Pleasanton, CA

A Pleasanton Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94566

  • Math 65% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 79% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+37.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.8 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation46.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$16,215
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Students at Amador Valley High score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency79%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

7.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Amador Valley High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,796/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasanton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$187,721

Median home value

$1,592,200

Median rent

$2,639/mo

College educated

67.1%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94566; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
46.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lighthouse Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.6 mi8Compare →
Lighthouse Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–100.6 mi10Compare →
The Pleasanton Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.8 mi125Compare →
Village HighEnrollment path unverified5.59–120.9 mi85Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pleasanton Unified

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#10 of 15
District spending per student
$16,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Amador Valley High is listed in Pleasanton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Amador Valley High

Amador Valley High is a public high school in Pleasanton, CA, part of Pleasanton Unified, serving approximately 2,574 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,843 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Amador Valley High

What grades does Amador Valley High serve?

Amador Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Amador Valley High?

Amador Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 2,574 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amador Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Amador Valley High is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Amador Valley High rank in CA?

Amador Valley High ranks #1,843 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Amador Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Amador Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Amador Valley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Amador Valley High has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Amador Valley High a charter school?

No, Amador Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Amador Valley High a Title I school?

No, Amador Valley High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amador Valley High?

7.7% of students at Amador Valley High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,574
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Alameda County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 94566)
44,782
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
44.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94566; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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