Castro Valley Unified

The Castro Valley Unified School District encompasses 15 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population, with school sizes ranging from 24 students at Roy A. Johnson High to 2,799 students at Castro Valley High.

Several schools stand out in the district, including Creekside Middle School, which consistently ranks among the top 10% of California middle schools, and Jensen Ranch Elementary, which is in the top 5% of California elementary schools. These top-performing schools demonstrate exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, outpacing the district and state averages. Other high-achieving elementary schools include Proctor Elementary and Chabot Elementary.

In contrast, some schools in the district face greater challenges, such as Redwood Continuation High, which has a lower graduation rate and higher dropout and chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district's traditional high schools. The data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch tending to have lower proficiency rates. Overall, the Castro Valley Unified School District demonstrates a range of academic outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.