Castro Valley High School is located in the

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suburban community of Castro Valley, California,

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for grades 9 to 12. Named a National Exemplary School in 1984–85 and 1988–89, it was a California Distinguished School in 1987–88, 2000–01, and 2009. It is part of the

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Academics

CVHS ranks in the top 1,900 public high schools in America, 275th in California, and 49th in the San Francisco Metro Area. 48% of students participate in

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courses, and 41% of students passed at least one AP exam. The graduation rate is 97%. As a comprehensive high school, Castro Valley High School provides a wide variety of course offerings, including advanced, honors, and Advanced Placement courses.

Demographics

Student enrollment in the 2021–2022 school year was approximately 2,699 students. Their ethnic makeup was: * 30.0% Asian * 25.6% Caucasian * 23.7% Hispanic/Latino * 9.1% Two or more races * 4.8% Filipino * 4.7% African American * 0.6% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander * 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native

Notable alumni

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* Jason Castro, catcher for

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, stage performer; starred in ''Beach Blanket Babylon'' in San Francisco, 1979-2009; Class of 1969 *

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References

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