Castro Valley High

19400 Santa Maria Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546

2,874 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Castro Valley High School, located at 19400 Santa Maria Ave. in Castro Valley, California, serves as the flagship secondary school for the Castro Valley Unified School District. It is a large, comprehensive public high school known for its strong academic reputation and diverse array of extracurricular opportunities. The school provides a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and robust visual and performing arts programs, catering to a student body that reflects the suburban, residential character of the surrounding community.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture through its vibrant athletics programs and numerous student-led clubs. The campus environment emphasizes college and career readiness, supported by a dedicated faculty and a community that places a high value on educational achievement. As a focal point of the Castro Valley area, the school is recognized for fostering an inclusive environment that encourages students to pursue both their personal interests and academic goals, preparing them for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

2,874

Total Students

121.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castro Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	595
Hispanic	732
Black	144
Asian	1,035
Two or More	351
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

Asian
1,035 (36.1%)
Hispanic
732 (25.5%)
White
595 (20.8%)
Two or More
351 (12.2%)
Black
144 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Castro Valley Unified
Phone:	(510)537-5910
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,874
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	121.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	808
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	343

* 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 9 748

Grade 10 740

Grade 11 709

Grade 12 677