Dougherty Valley High

www.srvusd.net

3,039 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dougherty Valley High School (DVHS), located in San Ramon, California, is a premier public high school within the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment and consistently high rankings at the state and national levels, the school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes excellence in STEM, humanities, and the arts. The campus is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its ability to prepare students for top-tier university admissions through a comprehensive curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs.

Beyond its academic reputation, Dougherty Valley maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring highly competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing arts ensembles, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding master-planned community, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a culture that prioritizes student achievement and well-rounded development. As one of the newer schools in the district, it has quickly established itself as a flagship institution known for its high test scores and focus on innovation.

3,039

Total Students

122.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dougherty Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	144
Black	79
Asian	2,426
Two or More	153
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	9

Asian
2,426 (79.9%)
White
219 (7.2%)
Two or More
153 (5.0%)
Hispanic
144 (4.7%)
Black
79 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.3%)
American Indian
8 (0.3%)

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)479-6400
Website:	http://www.srvusd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,039
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 9 747

Grade 10 729

Grade 11 726

Grade 12 837