Dougherty Valley High School
Dougherty Valley High School (commonly Dougherty, Dougherty Valley, Dougherty Valley High, DVHS, or DV High) is a public high school located in the Windemere development of San Ramon, California, United States. The valley name comes from James Witt Dougherty, a 19th-century landowner and local politician.
| Dougherty Valley High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
10550 Albion Road San Ramon , 94582 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37.76944°N 121.90322°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive public high school |
| Motto | Traditions in Excellence |
| Established | 2007 |
| NCES School ID | 063513011990 |
| Principal | Lauren Falkner |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 3,378 (2019–20) |
| Campus size | 54 acres (220,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Navy, Columbia blue, and silver |
| Mascot | Willie the Wildcat |
| Team name | Wildcats |
| Newspaper | Wildcat Tribune |
| Yearbook | Triumph |
| Website | dvhs |
It is one of four high schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD), along with California High School, San Ramon Valley High School, and Monte Vista High School. Constructed by Shapell Industries of California and Windemere Ranch Partners BLC, Dougherty was the first developer-built school in the SRVUSD. The school opened its doors in 2007.
Dougherty's nickname is the Wildcats, and its school colors are navy, Columbia blue, and silver. It is known for its state-of-the-art campus, which features a performing arts center and aquatics center in a joint-use agreement with the city. Dougherty is the top school in the district based on Academic Performance Index. The school is also home to over 200 clubs and many afterschool activities.