Is Dougherty Valley High a good school?

Yes! Dougherty Valley High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 28 th of 2346 California high schools.

How many students attend Dougherty Valley High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,255 students attended Dougherty Valley High.

What is the racial makeup of Dougherty Valley High?

Students at Dougherty Valley High are 79% Asian, 9% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools feed into Dougherty Valley High?

Dougherty Valley High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bella Vista Elementary Elementary : Coyote Creek Elementary Elementary : Hidden Hills Elementary Elementary : Live Oak Elementary Elementary : Quail Run Elementary Middle : Gale Ranch Middle Middle : Windemere Ranch Middle

Dougherty Valley High

Public 9-12

10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582-2901

(925) 479-6400

District: San Ramon Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 2,346 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,895

Feeder schools for Dougherty Valley High:

Elementary:	Bella Vista Elementary
	Coyote Creek Elementary
	Hidden Hills Elementary
	Live Oak Elementary
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	Quail Run Elementary
Middle:	Gale Ranch Middle
	Windemere Ranch Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 26.0

Number of students: 3,255

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

78.6%

White:

8.7%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dougherty Valley High ranks better than 98.8% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.2. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dougherty Valley High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Dougherty Valley High has the largest high school student body size in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (78.6%), White (8.7%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dougherty Valley High is 26, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Dougherty Valley High employs 124.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dougherty Valley High is $5,895, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dougherty Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dougherty Valley High 28^th of 2346 California public high schools. (See Dougherty Valley High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

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San Ramon Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Ramon Valley Unified 69^th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dougherty Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Dougherty Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2008	86.93	43^rd	2117	98.0%
2009	88.29	21^st	2238	99.1%
2010	90.54	28^th	2281	98.8%
2011	88.94	41^st	2367	98.3%
2012	86.60	58^th	2354	97.5%
2013	82.97	103^rd	2426	95.8%
2015	97.78	22^nd	1994	98.9%
2016	98.32	9^th	2039	99.6%
2017	97.98	12^th	2021	99.4%
2018	98.40	12^th	2017	99.4%
2019	99.05	15^th	2133	99.3%
2021	98.60	7^th	1290	99.5%
2022	98.78	23^rd	2123	98.9%
2023	98.20	28^th	2335	98.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dougherty Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.25	20^th	366	94.5%
2019	87.08	33^rd	422	92.2%
2022	85.08	45^th	515	91.3%
2023	73.49	152^nd	780	80.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dougherty Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	99.91	9^th	938	99.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dougherty Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.97	70^th	1539	95.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dougherty Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	96.40	54^th	1862	97.1%
2019	97.87	35^th	1937	98.2%
2022	97.60	48^th	1943	97.5%
2023	92.04	125^th	2237	94.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Dougherty Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	97.40	14^th	1760	99.2%
2019	98.32	20^th	1833	98.9%
2021	97.45	13^th	1054	98.8%
2022	98.27	23^rd	1858	98.8%
2023	97.55	33^rd	2106	98.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dougherty Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	96.53	48^th	1052	95.4%
2019	93.30	55^th	1117	95.1%
2022	78.50	142^nd	1161	87.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Dougherty Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	98.87	13^th	1834	99.3%
2019	99.33	14^th	1880	99.3%
2021	99.36	5^th	1122	99.6%
2022	98.96	25^th	1916	98.7%
2023	98.32	29^th	2195	98.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Dougherty Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	89.73	24^th	581	95.9%
2019	92.29	12^th	582	97.9%
2022	88.04	37^th	581	93.6%
2023	84.08	76^th	727	89.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Dougherty Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	97.33	16^th	582	97.3%
2019	89.88	37^th	592	93.8%
2022	76.93	87^th	522	83.3%
2023	81.70	95^th	713	86.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dougherty Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	98.88	17^th	1742	99.0%
2019	98.39	30^th	1814	98.3%
2022	78.66	288^th	1861	84.5%
2023	90.89	105^th	2132	95.1%

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Rank History for White students at Dougherty Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	95.89	17^th	1173	98.6%
2019	96.88	14^th	1222	98.9%
2022	88.23	101^st	1204	91.6%
2023	75.65	230^th	1424	83.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, September 27, 2018

The school provides the opportunity for the students to excel but they have to want it. Both my kids thrived at the school on the academic, artistic and athletics.. the student body is so competitive that they drive each other to succeed academically. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 19, 2011

The school is well managed, safe and very clean. The teachers are all very young at about 25-27 and highly motivated. The administrative staff are also very dedicated committed to the success of each student. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 6, 2011

The academic and music programs are top notch. Very high level of talent demonstrated by the students. High percentage of 2011 senior class admitted to the the 6 top Univ of California campuses. 2011 was the first class of students who attended all 4 years at Dougherty. The school is posed to continue to improve and will likley become one of the very elite public schools in the state. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dougherty Valley High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	185	35	276	28	1	n/a	n/a	525
2009	310	51	490	57	1	3	89	1001
2010	426	96	795	109	1	4	72	1503
2011	472	110	1008	108	2	5	89	1794
2012	469	104	1229	132	3	5	104	2046
2013	439	100	1426	129	3	5	111	2213
2014	423	93	1569	154	4	3	135	2381
2015	422	81	1841	169	3	4	125	2645
2016	381	73	1999	182	3	2	119	2759
2017	396	72	2192	188	6	4	140	2998
2018	380	86	2377	189	9	4	167	3212
2019	388	90	2503	182	8	9	151	3331
2020	391	78	2562	164	8	10	165	3378
2021	354	91	2619	148	3	7	162	3384
2022	307	96	2626	138	4	7	162	3340
2023	283	105	2559	134	6	4	164	3255

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dougherty Valley High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	525	31.2	16.8	4.8
2009	1001	44.0	19.5	3.3
2010	1503	57.8	26.0	5.1
2011	1794	n/a	n/a	5.4
2012	2046	82.0	24.9	n/a
2013	2213	90.5	24.4	5.9
2014	2381	97.5	24.4	7.2
2015	2645	107.0	24.7	5.9
2016	2759	115.0	23.9	5.3
2017	2998	123.3	24.3	5.4
2018	3212	129.3	24.8	7
2019	3331	132.4	25.1	6.6
2020	3378	n/a	n/a	6.1
2021	3384	134.2	25.2	5.7
2022	3340	131.4	25.4	6.1
2023	3255	124.7	26.0	7.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dougherty Valley High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	525	31.2	16.8	4.8
2009	1001	44.0	19.5	3.3
2010	1503	57.8	26.0	5.1
2011	1794	n/a	n/a	5.4
2012	2046	82.0	24.9	n/a
2013	2213	90.5	24.4	5.9
2014	2381	97.5	24.4	7.2
2015	2645	107.0	24.7	5.9
2016	2759	115.0	23.9	5.3
2017	2998	123.3	24.3	5.4
2018	3212	129.3	24.8	7
2019	3331	132.4	25.1	6.6
2020	3378	n/a	n/a	6.1
2021	3384	134.2	25.2	5.7
2022	3340	131.4	25.4	6.1
2023	3255	124.7	26.0	7.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dougherty Valley High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$5,895

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dougherty Valley High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 15^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 28^th of 2335 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dougherty Valley High)	96.2	86.7	9.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ramon Valley Unified)	84.6	80.2	4.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dougherty Valley High)	87.9	77.2	10.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (San Ramon Valley Unified)	71.6	60	11.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Dougherty Valley High)	73.9	70.5	3.4%
12th Grade Science (San Ramon Valley Unified)	55.9	55.4	0.6%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	3331	3255	2.3%
African American	90	105	16.7%
American Indian	8	6	25%
Asian	2503	2559	2.2%
Hispanic	182	134	26.4%
Pacific Islander	9	4	55.6%
White	388	283	27.1%
Two or More Races	151	164	8.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.6%	7.7%	1.1%

Schools Near Dougherty Valley High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				CAST Science (2023)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2023)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Dougherty Valley High	Public	9-12	10550 Albion Rd.	San Ramon	94582	Contra Costa County	San Ramon Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 479-6400	3,255	125	26.0	7.7%	283 (8.7%)	105 (3.2%)	134 (4.1%)	2,559 (78.6%)	6 (0.2%)	4 (0.1%)	164 (5.0%)	98.2	28^th of 2346 public high schools	98.8%		98.8	23^rd of 2123 public high schools	98.9%	5		70.5	70.5	86.7	86.7	77.2	77.2	$5,895
California High	Public	9-12	9870 BRd.moor Dr.	San Ramon	94583	Contra Costa County	San Ramon Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 803-3200	2,879	112	25.6	7.9%	924 (32.1%)	55 (1.9%)	342 (11.9%)	1,277 (44.4%)	4 (0.1%)	11 (0.4%)	264 (9.2%)	90.6	165^th of 2346 public high schools	93.0%		90.5	195^th of 2123 public high schools	90.8%	30		50.2	50.2	76.4	76.4	52.1	52.1	$6,131
Dublin High	Public	9-12	8151 Village Pkwy.	Dublin	94568	Alameda County	Dublin Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 833-3300	3,500	143	24.4	8.1%	557 (15.9%)	127 (3.6%)	378 (10.8%)	2,179 (62.3%)	3 (0.1%)	10 (0.3%)	243 (6.9%)	96.8	60^th of 2346 public high schools	97.4%		96.9	75^th of 2123 public high schools	96.5%	15	63.1	38.1	61.9	84.5	84.5	72.0	72.0	$6,981
Valley High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	8151 Village Pkwy.	Dublin	94568	Alameda County	Dublin Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 829-4322	48	4	13.5	33.3%	19 (39.6%)	5 (10.4%)	13 (27.1%)	4 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (14.6%)	19.8	1704^th of 2346 public high schools	27.4%		35.3	1298^th of 2123 public high schools	38.9%	406	5.3		8.0	36.8	36.8	0.0	0.0	$28,473
Dublin Unified Transition Program	Public	12	6901 York Dr.	Dublin	94568	Alameda County	Dublin Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 828-2551	23	2	10.4	26.1%	5 (21.7%)	4 (17.4%)	2 (8.7%)	9 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	2 (8.7%)								(n/a)
Foothill High	Public	9-12	4375 Foothill Rd.	Pleasanton	94588	Alameda County	Pleasanton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 461-6600	2,199	90	24.4	7.0%	691 (31.4%)	31 (1.4%)	236 (10.7%)	1,083 (49.2%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	141 (6.4%)	97.1	51^st of 2346 public high schools	97.8%		96.9	70^th of 2123 public high schools	96.7%	19	65.2	41.7	64.6	85.8	85.8	69.6	69.6	$6,260
Monte Vista High	Public	9-12	3131 Stone Valley Rd.	Danville	94526	Contra Costa County	San Ramon Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 552-2800	2,243	93	24.1	4.4%	1,056 (47.1%)	25 (1.1%)	187 (8.3%)	740 (33.0%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	230 (10.3%)	96.4	65^th of 2346 public high schools	97.2%		96.7	78^th of 2123 public high schools	96.3%	13		55.1	55.1	88.9	88.9	66.5	66.5	$6,505
San Ramon Valley High	Public	9-12	501 Danville Blvd.	Danville	94526	Contra Costa County	San Ramon Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 552-3000	1,981	82	24.2	5.4%	1,322 (66.7%)	16 (0.8%)	205 (10.3%)	251 (12.7%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.4%)	175 (8.8%)	82.1	295^th of 2346 public high schools	87.4%		95	115^th of 2123 public high schools	94.6%	180		41.5	41.5	68.8	68.8	42.9	42.9	$6,538
Amador Valley High	Public	9-12	1155 Santa Rita Rd.	Pleasanton	94566	Alameda County	Pleasanton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 461-6100	2,665	105	25.4	7.1%	922 (34.6%)	30 (1.1%)	275 (10.3%)	1,280 (48.0%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	147 (5.5%)	96.7	61^st of 2346 public high schools	97.4%		97.1	64^th of 2123 public high schools	97.0%	3	62.8		62.1	83.9	83.9	70.9	70.9	$6,144
Del Amigo High (Continuation)	Public	7-12	189 Del Amigo Rd.	Danville	94526	Contra Costa County	San Ramon Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 855-2600	27	2	12.2	44.4%	10 (37.0%)	1 (3.7%)	9 (33.3%)	5 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	1 (3.7%)	28.5	1457^th of 2346 public high schools	37.9%					(n/a)		26.7	26.7	16.7	16.7	0.0	0.0	$10,250

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