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Pleasanton, a small community in Alameda County, California, has several neighborhoods that offer different styles of houses. Most home buyers looking for homes in Pleasanton do so because of the community’s location. Most neighborhoods lie close to downtown Pleasanton and its restaurants and boutiques. Apart from this, some neighborhoods sit near schools in Pleasanton Unified School District such as Ventana Hills.

Shea Homes developed Ventana Hills, a Pleasanton neighborhood that boasts of modern California-style homes.

The contrast between the contemporary look of the houses and the pristine nature characteristic of the old Pleasanton neighborhoods brings a classy and luxurious air to Ventana Hills. Embellished with trees standing as sentinels to the unassuming and multi-elevated land formations, Ventana Hills stands among a captivating backdrop of nature where each of the contemporary homes features three car garages, earthen roof tiles, and spacious floor plans with tall, vaulted ceilings. With three to five bedrooms, the typical Ventana Hills home has a floor plan of 1500 to 3200 square feet on lots ranging from one-quarter to one-half acres. These houses have their backs to the open space of the community, while the houses face the vastness of Pleasanton’s unassuming ridge.

Ventana Hills School Information

Ventana Hills lies near three schools in Pleasanton Unified School District: Valley View Elementary, Pleasanton Middle School and Foothill High School.

Valley View Elementary

Valley View Elementary centers its attention on children, using progressive methods and aiming toward holistic development of students. One of three schools awarded a Seal of Excellence in 2003, the institution focuses on individual learning. Valley View Elementary School opened in 1960, making it one of the oldest schools in Pleasanton Unified School District. Today about 700 students in kindergarten through sixth grade enroll each school year. The school has a diverse population and serves students from upper middle class families as well as students who may need financial assistance.

Pleasanton Middle School

Pleasanton Middle School believes “Kids Come First” and caters to this motto by cultivating children’s talents and skills through various activities in the arts and sports. The choice school among residents in the East San Francisco Bay area, the institution educates about 1100 students each school year. Apart from having a curriculum based on California state and district standards, the middle school also provides students with opportunities to grow socially through co-curricular activities. Pleasanton Middle School believes in holistic education and prepares students for the demands of the 21st century.

Foothill High School

Foothill High School teaches students to be self-sufficient while focusing on academic principles. Foothill High’s curriculum development earned the school distinction as a California Distinguished School in 2001. In addition, the school also received a National Blue Ribbon of Excellence nomination the following year. Each year Foothill High School serves about 2100 students. Instructors strive to help each student realize his full potential.

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