California High

www.chs.srvusd.net

2,894 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

California High School (often referred to as "Cal High") is a prominent public secondary school located in San Ramon, California, serving students in grades 9 through 12 within the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Known for its strong academic culture and commitment to student achievement, the school offers a rigorous curriculum, including a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-technical education pathways. The campus is well-regarded for maintaining high graduation rates and preparing a significant portion of its student body for admission to competitive four-year universities.

Beyond academics, California High School fosters a vibrant campus life characterized by a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, performing arts, and diverse student-led clubs. The school prides itself on a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement, reflecting the values of its surrounding suburban community. By balancing traditional scholarly pursuits with opportunities for leadership and artistic expression, Cal High maintains a reputation as a comprehensive educational institution dedicated to developing well-rounded students.

2,894

Total Students

116.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for California High
Demographic	Student Count
White	839
Hispanic	348
Black	53
Asian	1,369
Two or More	259
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	15

Asian
1,369 (47.3%)
White
839 (29.0%)
Hispanic
348 (12.0%)
Two or More
259 (8.9%)
Black
53 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
15 (0.5%)
American Indian
11 (0.4%)

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:	San Ramon Valley Unified
Phone:	(925)803-3200
Website:	http://www.chs.srvusd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,894
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 9 728

Grade 10 706

Grade 11 739

Grade 12 721