Deer Valley High School in Antioch, California, is a public secondary school serving southeast Antioch in Contra Costa County, California. It opened in 1996. In 2007, the Antioch Unified School District named Scott Bergerhouse and Clarence Isadore co-principals.
Serving 1,812 students in grades 9-12, Deer Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,812 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Deer Valley High School's student population of 1,812 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,812 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Teal, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deer Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Valley High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#5119 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
28%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Deer Valley Wolverine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Valley High School's ranking?
Deer Valley High School is ranked #5119 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Deer Valley High School often compared to?
Deer Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dozier-libbey Medical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Valley High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Deer Valley High School?
1,812 students attend Deer Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Deer Valley High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Valley High School?
Deer Valley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Deer Valley High School offer ?
Deer Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Deer Valley High School part of?
Deer Valley High School is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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