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De Anza High

High School · West Contra Costa Unified · Richmond, CA

A West Contra Costa Unified high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5000 Valley View Rd., Richmond, CA 94803

  • Math 8% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.8 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-15.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation31.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$19,205
Chronic Absenteeism43%

Students at De Anza High score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency8%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2017, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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

74%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where De Anza 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,715/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), 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

$116,075

Median home value

$729,000

Median rent

$2,295/mo

College educated

40.4%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
31.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·30 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
La Cheim School, EL SobrantePrivate · tuitionNot rated6–120.5 mi6Compare →
La Cheim School, Inc.Private · tuitionNot rated10–120.6 mi12Compare →
Seneca Family of Agencie- Catalyst AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–121.3 mi23Compare →
Seneca Family of Agencies, Catalyst AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.3 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

West Contra Costa Unified

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#20 of 52
District spending per student
$19,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

De Anza High is listed in West Contra Costa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About De Anza High

De Anza High is a public high school in Richmond, CA, part of West Contra Costa Unified, serving approximately 1,103 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,101 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about De Anza High

What grades does De Anza High serve?

De Anza High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend De Anza High?

De Anza High has an enrollment of approximately 1,103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at De Anza High?

The student-teacher ratio at De Anza High is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does De Anza High rank in CA?

De Anza High ranks #6,101 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is De Anza High's MySchoolScout rating?

De Anza High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 De Anza High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, De Anza High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is De Anza High a charter school?

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

Is De Anza High a Title I school?

No, De Anza High is not currently a Title I school.

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

74.0% of students at De Anza 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
1,103
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Contra Costa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.0%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 94803)
27,588
Area average commute
36.3 min
Area median age
43.2
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 94803; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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