Dougherty Valley High

Dougherty Valley High sits in the newer, master-planned stretch of San Ramon near the foothills, where the neighborhoods are polished and the expectations are high — and the school absolutely delivers on both fronts. Math and science scores rank in the 98th percentile statewide, making it a natural fit for families with kids eyeing engineering, medicine, or competitive four-year universities. San Ramon itself has boomed over the past two decades with a strong tech and professional workforce, so students here tend to be surrounded by peers who are equally driven, which sets a motivated tone both in and out of the classroom.