De Anza High

1,237 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

De Anza High School, located in the rolling hills of El Sobrante/Richmond, California, is a public secondary school serving the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The current campus, opened in 2008, is a modern, state-of-the-art facility featuring sustainable architecture and comprehensive athletic and academic resources. It serves a diverse student body and is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement, offering a variety of extracurricular programs, career-technical education (CTE) pathways, and academic support services designed to prepare students for both college and the workforce.

The school is particularly recognized for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment, often utilizing small learning communities or "academies" to foster student growth. De Anza places a significant focus on social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics, aiming to address the unique needs of its student population. By maintaining a balance of competitive sports, arts programs, and vocational training, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are active participants in their local Richmond community and beyond.

1,237

Total Students

66.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for De Anza High
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	664
Black	228
Asian	204
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
664 (53.7 %)
Black
228 (18.4 %)
Asian
204 (16.5 %)
White
82 (6.6 %)
Two or More
49 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)231-1440
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	736
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	165

* 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 9 253

Grade 10 322

Grade 11 336

Grade 12 326