Castro Valley High School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Castro Valley High School
Castro Valley High School is a public high school located in Castro Valley, California. It is part of the Castro Valley Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1964, Castro Valley High School is a comprehensive high school that offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities. The school has a strong tradition of academic excellence, and its students consistently score above average on statewide tests.
Castro Valley High School offers a variety of courses, including Advanced Placement classes, college-level classes, and career-technical education. The school also offers a number of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and activities. The school’s athletic teams compete in the East Bay Athletic League and have won numerous championships over the years.
Castro Valley High School has a strong sense of community, and students are encouraged to get involved in school activities and clubs. The school also has a variety of support services, such as counseling, tutoring, and peer support. Castro Valley High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Address:
19400 Santa Maria Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546Phone:
(510) 537-5910
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
2,641 students
Overview Castro Valley High School
Castro Valley High School serves 2,641 students in grades 9-12.
Castro Valley High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Castro Valley High School
Castro Valley High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Castro Valley High School is 0.75, 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.
