CASTRO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Castro Valley High is a public high school that is part of the Castro Valley Unified school district, located in Castro Valley, CA with about 2,934 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 121 teachers, Castro Valley High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Castro Valley High at (510) 537-5910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Castro Valley, CA 94546-3400
(510) 537-5910
CASTRO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Castro Valley, CA with about 2,934 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Castro Valley Unified
- Total Students:
- 2,934
- Teachers:
- 121.83
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,934 students
- Asian
- 32.0%
- White
- 27.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.5%
- Two or more races
- 9.2%
- Black or African American
- 6.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.