- Enrollment
- 2,894
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Ramon, CA
Dougherty Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Dougherty Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063513011990
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dougherty Valley High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 19
- public schools in San Ramon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dougherty Valley High has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dougherty Valley High ranks #2 of 19 public schools in San Ramon, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513011990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-137 students YoY
Dougherty Valley High held near 3,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-137 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 124.8 → 120.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-137 students YoY 063513011990 · San Ramon, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,039 enr · 24.5:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: California High (2,894 students)
Dougherty Valley High held near 3,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-137 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 124.8 → 120.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dougherty Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dougherty Valley High
3,039 students
- California Hig
California High
2,894 students
- Monte Vista Hi
Monte Vista High
2,042 students
- San Ramon Vall
San Ramon Valley High
2,036 students
- Windemere Ranc 1,011
Windemere Ranch Middle
1,011 students
- Pine Valley Mi 973
Pine Valley Middle
973 students
What this shows Dougherty Valley High reports 3,039 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dougherty Valley High compares
Dougherty 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,039 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,039
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,351
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
Counselors9.8 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 79.9%
White 7.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Dougherty Valley High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Ramon Valley Unified reports $15,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dougherty Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Ramon Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dougherty Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in San Ramon
1 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 (~3,039 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dougherty Valley High
How many students attend Dougherty Valley High?
Dougherty Valley High has 3,039 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Ramon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,255 (2022-23) → 3,118 (2023-24), nearly flat (-137).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dougherty Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dougherty Valley High is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dougherty Valley High?
7.5% of students at Dougherty Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dougherty Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Dougherty Valley High is Asian at 79.9% of enrollment, in San Ramon, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dougherty Valley High?
Dougherty Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Dougherty Valley High rank among public schools in San Ramon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dougherty Valley High ranks #2 of 19 public schools in San Ramon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in San Ramon on the city page.
What other schools are in San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides Dougherty Valley High, San Ramon Valley Unified also operates California High (2,894 students), Monte Vista High (2,042 students), and San Ramon Valley High (2,036 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.