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American Canyon High

High School · Napa Valley Unified · American Canyon, CA

A Napa Valley Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3000 Newell Dr., American Canyon, CA 94503

  • Math 23% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation22.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.6:1
District spending per student$14,673
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at American Canyon High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 11 years
2010
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where American Canyon High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,576/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (American Canyon), 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

$123,657

Median home value

$663,900

Median rent

$2,370/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
22.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·44 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
Mit AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.49–121.3 mi479Compare →
Elite PublicCharter · enrollment unverified5.1K–121.4 mi680Compare →
Calvary Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–111.5 mi50Compare →
Napa HighEnrollment path unverified5.19–12Not available1,757Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Napa Valley Unified

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#10 of 26
District spending per student
$14,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

American Canyon High is listed in Napa Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About American Canyon High

American Canyon High is a public high school in American Canyon, CA, part of Napa Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,698 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,116 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about American Canyon High

What grades does American Canyon High serve?

American Canyon High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend American Canyon High?

American Canyon High has an enrollment of approximately 1,698 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at American Canyon High?

The student-teacher ratio at American Canyon High is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does American Canyon High rank in CA?

American Canyon High ranks #5,116 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is American Canyon High's MySchoolScout rating?

American Canyon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 American Canyon High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, American Canyon High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is American Canyon High a charter school?

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

Is American Canyon High a Title I school?

No, American Canyon High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American Canyon High?

55.5% of students at American Canyon 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
1,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Napa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 94503)
21,852
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
36.4
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 94503; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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