- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pleasanton, CA
Amador Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Amador Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060002009282
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amador Valley High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Pleasanton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Amador Valley High has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amador Valley High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Pleasanton, CA.
School address
District: Pleasanton Unified · California
NCES ID 060002009282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Amador Valley High held near 2,574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-91 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.7 → 112.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-91 students YoY 060002009282 · Pleasanton, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,583 enr · 24.8:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Foothill High (2,169 students)
Amador Valley High held near 2,574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-91 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.7 → 112.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Amador Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Amador Valley High
2,583 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,169 students
- Thomas S. Hart
Thomas S. Hart Middle
1,129 students
- Harvest Park M 1,015
Harvest Park Middle
1,015 students
- Pleasanton Mid 944
Pleasanton Middle
944 students
- Donlon Element 700
Donlon Elementary
700 students
What this shows Amador Valley High reports 2,583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amador Valley High compares
Amador Valley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,583 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,583
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,170
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 861 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 53.0%
White 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Amador Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasanton Unified reports $16,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amador Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasanton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donlon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amador Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Pleasanton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Amador Valley High
How many students attend Amador Valley High?
Amador Valley High has 2,583 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pleasanton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,665 (2022-23) → 2,574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-91).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amador Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Amador Valley High is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amador Valley High?
6.6% of students at Amador Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amador Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Amador Valley High is Asian at 53.0% of enrollment, in Pleasanton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amador Valley High?
Amador Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amador Valley High rank among high schools in Pleasanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Amador Valley High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Pleasanton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pleasanton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasanton Unified?
Besides Amador Valley High, Pleasanton Unified also operates Foothill High (2,169 students), Thomas S. Hart Middle (1,129 students), and Harvest Park Middle (1,015 students). See the Pleasanton Unified district page for the complete list.