At a glance
Reported students
1,812
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
78.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
495
Deer Valley High: 1,812 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
23.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,757
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.6:1
What the reported data says about Deer Valley High
Deer Valley High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Antioch. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Antioch Unified. NCES reports 1,812 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.1:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (41.8%) and Black (27.8%). English learners represent 12.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Deer Valley High
- 1How do the reported 23.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.3%
- Hispanic41.8%
- Black27.8%
- Asian14%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Antioch Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Antioch High
High · Grades 09–12
1,776 reported students
Dozier-Libbey Medical High
High · Grades 09–12
681 reported students
Bidwell Continuation High
High · Grades 10–12
147 reported students
Live Oak High (Continuation)
High · Grades 10–12
130 reported students
Park Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,055 reported students
Dallas Ranch Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
795 reported students
Public schools near Deer Valley High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dozier-Libbey Medical High High · Antioch Unified | 09–12 | 681 | 1.1 mi |
| Bidwell Continuation High High · Antioch Unified | 10–12 | 147 | 2.7 mi |
| Freedom High High · Liberty Union High | 09–12 | 2,460 | 3 mi |
| Heritage High High · Liberty Union High | 09–12 | 2,566 | 3.1 mi |
| Live Oak High (Continuation) High · Antioch Unified | 10–12 | 130 | 3.6 mi |
| Antioch High High · Antioch Unified | 09–12 | 1,776 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Deer Valley High
What grades does Deer Valley High serve?
Deer Valley High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Antioch Unified.
How many students attend Deer Valley High?
Deer Valley High reported 1,812 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,757 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Deer Valley High?
The calculated ratio is 23.1:1, based on 1,812 students and 78.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Deer Valley High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Deer Valley High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Antioch Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Deer Valley High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Deer Valley High in?
Deer Valley High is part of Antioch Unified, based in Antioch, CA, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Deer Valley High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dozier-Libbey Medical High (1.1 mi), Bidwell Continuation High (2.7 mi), Freedom High (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.