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San Ramon Valley Unified

California · Public School District
36
Schools
29,639
Students
$14,990
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
7.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-45pp vs nat'l
97.9%
Graduation Rate
+11.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

San Ramon Valley Unified is a public school district in California serving 29,639 students across 36 schools. It includes 22 elementary, 8 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,990 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 7% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (36)
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Charlotte Wood Middle06–08878
Diablo Vista Middle06–08889
Gale Ranch Middle06–081,075
Iron Horse Middle06–081,009
Los Cerros Middle06–08500
Pine Valley Middle06–08957
Stone Valley Middle06–08580
Windemere Ranch Middle06–081,107
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
California High09–122,879
Del Amigo High (Continuation)07–1227
Dougherty Valley High09–123,255
Monte Vista High09–122,243
San Ramon Valley High09–121,981
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Venture (Alternative)KG–12128
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,990Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
61%
State
34.4%
Local (property tax)
60.6%
Federal
4.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (61%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
36
Schools
29,639
Students
7%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.9%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.9% graduation rate — 11.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 7% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 36 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Ramon Valley Unified?
San Ramon Valley Unified has 36 public schools, serving a total of 29,639 students.
What is the graduation rate for San Ramon Valley Unified?
The graduation rate is 97.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does San Ramon Valley Unified spend per student?
San Ramon Valley Unified spends $14,990 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in San Ramon Valley Unified?
7% of students in San Ramon Valley Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in San Ramon Valley Unified?
No, San Ramon Valley Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does San Ramon Valley Unified serve?
San Ramon Valley Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for San Ramon Valley Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in San Ramon Valley Unified is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.