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3000 Newell Drive, American Canyon, CA 94503-1279
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 27.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 522/1,596 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 600/1,596 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,720 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,023 (59.5%) |
| English Learners | 117 (6.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.8 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period. Math fell 1.4 points from last year and rose 4.6 points over the full period.
•Math +4.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
61.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 49% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 12% to 41%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
27.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.0-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 0.0%, while English-only results rose. The gap widened.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does American Canyon High compare within the district?
American Canyon High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Napa Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does American Canyon High rank in California?
American Canyon High ranks No. 522 of 1,596 in reading and No. 600 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at American Canyon High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.6% meet the reading standard and 17.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does American Canyon High compare with other schools in Napa County?
American Canyon High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Napa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Napa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| American Canyon HighThis school | 27.6% | 61.9% |
| Napa High | 13.6% | 48.9% |
| New Technology High | 21.6% | 58.1% |
