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#3098 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 33% in state

Livermore High

High School · Livermore Valley Joint Unified · Livermore, CA

A Livermore Valley Joint Unified high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

600 Maple St., Livermore, CA 94550

  • Math 36% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-12.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation28.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22:1
District spending per student$15,445
Chronic Absenteeism13.5%

Students at Livermore High score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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

26.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Livermore 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 91Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 83Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,583/100K

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

$177,218

Median home value

$1,146,700

Median rent

$2,681/mo

College educated

55.8%

Homeownership

74.4%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
28.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·50 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Del Valle Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified6.97–120.3 mi106Compare →
Vineyard AlternativeEnrollment path unverified7.1K–121.2 mi110Compare →
Granada HighEnrollment path unverified7.99–121.5 mi2,234Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Livermore Valley Joint Unified

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#9 of 18
District spending per student
$15,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Livermore High

Livermore High is a public high school in Livermore, CA, part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified, serving approximately 1,803 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,098 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Livermore High

What grades does Livermore High serve?

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

How many students attend Livermore High?

Livermore High has an enrollment of approximately 1,803 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Livermore High?

The student-teacher ratio at Livermore High is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Livermore High rank in CA?

Livermore High ranks #3,098 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Livermore High's MySchoolScout rating?

Livermore High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Livermore High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Livermore High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Livermore High a charter school?

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

Is Livermore High a Title I school?

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

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

26.3% of students at Livermore 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
1,803
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Alameda County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.5%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 94550)
49,610
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
42.3
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 94550; 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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