Amador Valley High School is a comprehensive public high school in Pleasanton, California. It is one of three high schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District, along with Foothill High School and Village High School. Founded as Amador Valley Joint Union High School, it graduated its first class in 1923.
Serving 2,583 students in grades 9-12, Amador Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amador Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Amador Valley High School's student population of 2,583 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,583 students
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amador Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amador Valley High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
53%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
30%
20%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dons
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amador Valley High School's ranking?
Amador Valley High School is ranked #493 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Amador Valley High School often compared to?
Amador Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amador Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Amador Valley High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Amador Valley High School?
2,583 students attend Amador Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Amador Valley High School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amador Valley High School?
Amador Valley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Amador Valley High School offer ?
Amador Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amador Valley High School part of?
Amador Valley High School is part of Pleasanton Unified School District.
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