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Castro Valley High

Castro Valley Unified · Alameda County · 19400 Santa Maria Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546-3400

(510) 537-5910

8/10
#251
Rank 251 out of 1,227
Top 20%
English Language Arts7/10 · #371 · 70th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #187 · 85th percentile
Science9/10 · #182 · 86th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Castro Valley High sits in one of the East Bay's most reliably family-friendly pockets — a suburban community tucked into the hills between Oakland and the Tri-Valley that draws parents who want a calmer pace without straying too far from the Bay Area's energy. The school stands out for its strength in math and science, making it a solid fit for families with kids who lean toward STEM, and its overall ranking puts it well above most California high schools. It's the kind of place where the community genuinely rallies around its schools, and Castro Valley's mix of good weather, walkable neighborhoods, and easy freeway access makes it an appealing place to plant roots.

Student Demographics

647 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
224 (35%)
Hispanic
144 (22%)
White
138 (21%)
Multiple Races
69 (11%)
Filipino
36 (6%)
African American
34 (5%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners63 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged271 (42%)
Students with Disabilities71 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,874
Enrollment
121.6
Teachers (FTE)
23.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.7
Administrators (FTE)
27.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

19
AP Courses
offered
22.5%
AP Participation
of students
630
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Trojans · CIF North Coast Section

26
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #662 · 70th percentile

113 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found