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Amador Valley High

Grades 09–12 · High · Pleasanton, CA · NCES 060002009282

At a glance

Reported students

2,583

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

110.72

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

23.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California high enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

629

Amador Valley High: 2,583 reported students.

State peer staffing position

82nd percentile

23.3:1 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
2,706
Teachers (FTE)
111.84
Student–teacher ratio
24.2:1

What the reported data says about Amador Valley High

Amador Valley High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Pleasanton. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Pleasanton Unified. NCES reports 2,583 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.3:1, 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 Asian (53%) and White (29.8%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.7%. 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. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Amador Valley High

  1. 1How do the reported 23.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 110.72 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
3.6%
Students with disabilities
6.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch
8.2%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
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

  • White29.8%
  • Hispanic9.8%
  • Black1.4%
  • Asian53%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial5.6%

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

18 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as 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.

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Public schools near Amador 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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Village High

High · Pleasanton Unified

09–12850.9 mi
Foothill High

High · Pleasanton Unified

09–122,1692.4 mi
Emerald High

High · Dublin Unified

09–129002.8 mi
Dublin Unified Transition Program

High · Dublin Unified

12–12203.8 mi
Dublin High

High · Dublin Unified

09–122,7714.5 mi
Valley High (Continuation)

High · Dublin Unified

09–12364.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Amador Valley High

What grades does Amador Valley High serve?

Amador Valley High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pleasanton Unified.

How many students attend Amador Valley High?

Amador Valley High reported 2,583 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,706 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Amador Valley High?

The calculated ratio is 23.3:1, based on 2,583 students and 110.72 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 Amador Valley High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Amador Valley High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pleasanton Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Amador Valley High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

8.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Amador Valley High in?

Amador Valley High is part of Pleasanton Unified, based in Pleasanton, CA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Amador Valley High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Village High (0.9 mi), Foothill High (2.4 mi), Emerald High (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.