The school is great! i love that as a body of students we all pretty much know everyone. which has its pro's and con's. we have some great teachers on staff and some that need a little more work. athletics is going well its rough not having the experience and the seniors but i think by the time the sophomore
... Read more class this year are seniors this school will be unbeatable becasue of the hard wrok that this school has had to go aginst trying to make a name for its self. Go Wildcats! Read less
Posted by a student on 10/26/08
I agree with the first reviewer that the Administration puts a spin on everything, instead of being straightforward about the school's shortcomings. So far, there have been some really great teachers, and some really bad teachers - the same as with all of the schools in the district. The Athletic
... Read more Director is in way over his head and to the amazement of many, was re-hired for the second year. The benefits of this school are it's small size, many opportunities for extra-curriculur activities, and highly academic environment (if your child responds well to academic competition). Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
Pretty boring school and lacks school spirit due to zero upperclassmen. The teachers need to be more experienced in their field and need to learn from their mistakes. Good for a first year school, athletics especially...Student body is very diverse. They should work on their band program and AP/honors
... Read more offerings, however, and let loose on some rules. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/28/08
Overall good school in its first year. I'm optimistic and know that the kinks are being worked on.
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San Ramon schools — Dougherty Vally High School is located at 10550 Albion Rd, San Ramon CA 94582. 10550 Albion Rd is in the 94582 ZIP code in San Ramon, CA The school district for Dougherty Vally High School is the San Ramon Valley Unified Sd. Dougherty Vally High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 11.
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