Pinole Valley High

1,280 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pinole Valley High School, located in Pinole, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The campus underwent a massive, modern reconstruction that was completed in 2019, providing students with state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced science labs, a performing arts center, and updated athletic fields. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive community environment that balances academic rigor with personal development.

Beyond standard core academics, Pinole Valley offers a variety of specialized programs, including Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways and a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The school encourages student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, such as competitive sports teams, student government, and various clubs focused on service, arts, and technology. With its modern infrastructure and emphasis on preparing students for college and career readiness, the school remains a focal point of the Pinole community.

1,280

Total Students

61.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinole Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	617
Black	194
Asian	257
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
617 (48.3 %)
Asian
257 (20.1 %)
Black
194 (15.2 %)
White
162 (12.7 %)
Two or More
41 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1442
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	613
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	157

* 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 9 322

Grade 10 342

Grade 11 329

Grade 12 287