Enrollment
2,036
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Danville, CA
San Ramon Valley High
Federal NCES profile for San Ramon Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063513005957
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Ramon Valley High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
San Ramon Valley High has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Ramon Valley High ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Danville, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513005957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Ramon Valley High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Ramon Valley High
San Ramon Valley High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Danville, California, enrolling 2,036 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.4% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,036 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Danville's high schools, it stands alongside Monte Vista High (2,042 students): San Ramon Valley High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.1:1 vs 22.2:1).
San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students) and California High (2,894 students) alongside San Ramon Valley High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Ramon Valley High compares
San Ramon Valley High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 90% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,036 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,036
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Asian 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, San Ramon Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Ramon Valley Unified, which includes San Ramon Valley High.
$13,813
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 34.4%
Federal 4.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How San Ramon Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Ramon Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,894
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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 Danville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,036 students)
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Frequently asked questions about San Ramon Valley High
How many students attend San Ramon Valley High?
San Ramon Valley High has 2,036 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Ramon Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Ramon Valley High is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Ramon Valley High?
5.4% of students at San Ramon Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Ramon Valley High?
The largest demographic group at San Ramon Valley High is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Danville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Ramon Valley High?
San Ramon Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Ramon Valley High rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, San Ramon Valley High ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
Is San Ramon Valley High a good school?
San Ramon Valley High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides San Ramon Valley High, San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), California High (2,894 students), and Monte Vista High (2,042 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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