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Miramonte High School vs. Acalanes High School

Should you attend Miramonte High School or Acalanes High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Miramonte High School
750 Moraga Way
Orinda, CA 94563
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Acalanes High School
1200 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Miramonte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Acalanes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,188 students in grades 9-12, Miramonte High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,250 students in grades 9-12, Acalanes High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,188 students
1,250 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Miramonte High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Acalanes High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Miramonte High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Acalanes High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Miramonte High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Acalanes High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Miramonte High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Acalanes Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Acalanes High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Acalanes Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#538 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#578 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Miramonte High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Acalanes High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in CA)
68%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Miramonte High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Acalanes Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acalanes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Acalanes Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Miramonte High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Acalanes Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acalanes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Acalanes Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
96%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Miramonte High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Acalanes Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Acalanes High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Acalanes Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Miramonte High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Acalanes High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
288
311
Grade 10 Students
306
301
Grade 11 Students
304
317
Grade 12 Students
290
321

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Miramonte High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1990-91 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Acalanes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2000-01 school year.
% Asian
23%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Miramonte High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Acalanes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Miramonte High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Acalanes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Miramonte High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Acalanes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Miramonte High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Acalanes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Miramonte High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Miramonte High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Acalanes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Acalanes Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Miramonte High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Acalanes Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Acalanes High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Acalanes Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Miramonte High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Acalanes Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Acalanes High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Acalanes Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Acalanes High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Acalanes Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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