American Canyon High

3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503

achs.nvusd.org/

1,720 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

American Canyon High School (ACHS), located in American Canyon, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Napa Valley Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its modern campus facilities and its commitment to preparing students for both higher education and the workforce. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes rigorous academic courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of elective programs designed to support student interests and skill development.

Beyond academics, American Canyon High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture. The school encourages student participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. By balancing a structured learning environment with opportunities for social and personal growth, ACHS strives to instill the values of responsibility and community engagement, helping its students become well-rounded individuals ready to navigate life after graduation.

1,720

Total Students

73.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Canyon High
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	638
Black	145
Asian	579
Two or More	144
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
638 (37.2%)
Asian
579 (33.7%)
White
196 (11.4%)
Black
145 (8.4%)
Two or More
144 (8.4%)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Napa Valley Unified
Phone:	(707)265-2710
Website:	http://achs.nvusd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	646
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	322

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 442

Grade 10 436

Grade 11 438

Grade 12 404