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Amador Valley High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1155 Santa Rita Rd,
Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Thomas Drescher
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
B-
C-
B
B+
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
112
Full Time Teachers
112
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
710
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
31
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
93.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
45.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
23.6%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
361:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.6%
Female
47.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
48%
White
34.6%
Hispanic
10.3%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#43
Best Public HS in California
#46
Best College Prep Public HS in California
#117
Best HS For Stem in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
764 Students
University of California - Berkeley
649 Students
University of California - San Diego
632 Students
University of California - Davis
619 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
591 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
589 Students
University of California - Irvine
493 Students
University of Southern California
462 Students
San Diego State University
458 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz
445 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
382 Students
Computer Science
315 Students
Biology
268 Students
Psychology
250 Students
Economics
154 Students
Political Science and Government
142 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
129 Students
Marketing
105 Students
Finance
96 Students
Mechanical Engineering
90 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/12/2025
It's alright, I was only here for three years. You have to go through a lot to get ahead, and some teachers are tough to deal with. The engineering department is great, but some students try way too hard, which gets pretty annoying.
3/1/2025
The teachers are nice and are great to connect with. Many of them have been teaching the same/similar subjects for years or even decades, so the teachers are good at conveying the material.
12/5/2024
My favorite part about Amador is that it has a variety of different courses students can choose to take, including advanced classes in most fields for those who are interested. However, as the school was built over 100 years ago, much of the infrastructure is outdated--the restrooms in particular.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/20/2023
Amador Valley high school is wonderful school. Very diversified. Top-notched sports program , marching band, robotics, deca club.....There are 6 students entered Standford University 2023. 2 MIT.Teachers are great.Amador Valley high school is named the best school district in Tri-valley.
10/16/2023
Great School for learning and helping students well prepared for the challenges in all levels of colleges.
5/31/2022
I'm speaking as a student for 3 years at Amador, there is much casual homophobia and racism. There is not adequate support for neurodivergent individuals. The majority if the student population is White and Asian. The poc here are pretty whitewashed. Depending on what teachers you get, they may or m...
7/18/2021
I got bullied every grade there.teachers put you under too much pressure don not recommended
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List Price Range
$949K - $3.1M
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$1,698,562
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
25%
Average Household Income
$196,241
% of College Grads
66.7%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
2,042 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
35.1%
Homes for Sale
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- Pleasanton, CA
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Parks in this Area
Harvest Park
Veterans Plaza Park
- Trails
- Playground
Delucchi Park
- Trails
- Events
Orloff Park
Amaral Park
Walnut Grove Park
Sutter Gate Park
Nielsen Park
Pleasanton Sports Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Pleasanton Heights
Peaceful neighborhood close to vibrant downtown Pleasanton
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Mission Park
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Amador Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pleasanton, CA and is served by the Pleasanton Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,574 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Amador Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1390 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,698,562. Discover additional schools in the area, like Village High School, Emerald High School, Foothill High School, and more. Learn more about what Pleasanton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Amador Valley High School.