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California High

High School · San Ramon Valley Unified · San Ramon, CA

A San Ramon Valley Unified high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9870 Broadmoor Dr., San Ramon, CA 94583

  • Math 57% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 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 Data14
Annual Change-1.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+28.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation35.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.8:1
District spending per student$15,372
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at California High score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 62% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where California 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,204/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Ramon), 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

$184,033

Median home value

$1,234,400

Median rent

$2,973/mo

College educated

64.1%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94583; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
35.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·41 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
Blue Dot AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–120.9 mi12Compare →
Dublin HighEnrollment path unverified8.19–122.2 mi3,224Compare →
Valley High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.39–122.2 mi47Compare →
Del Amigo High (continuation)Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.7 mi25Compare →

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.

San Ramon Valley Unified

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#30 of 35
District spending per student
$15,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

California High is listed in San Ramon Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About California High

California High is a public high school in San Ramon, CA, part of San Ramon Valley Unified, serving approximately 2,869 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,778 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about California High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

California High School is a public high school located in San Ramon, California, United States 2. It is one of two public high schools in the city and one of four high schools within the San Ramon Valley Unified School District 2. The school serves students from the western portion of San Ramon as well as the unincorporated area of Norris Canyon 2. Its mascot is the grizzly bear 2.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about California High

What grades does California High serve?

California High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend California High?

California High has an enrollment of approximately 2,869 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at California High?

The student-teacher ratio at California High is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does California High rank in CA?

California High ranks #3,778 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is California High's MySchoolScout rating?

California High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 California High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, California High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is California High a charter school?

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

Is California High a Title I school?

No, California High is not currently a Title I school.

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

8.5% of students at California 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
2,869
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
111
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Contra Costa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 94583)
39,418
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
40.6
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 94583; 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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