Acalanes High School

1200 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,274 students in grades 9-12, Acalanes High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Acalanes High School's student population of 1,274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,274 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Acalanes High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acalanes High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#131 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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72%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Acalanes High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
83%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Acalanes High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Acalanes High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Acalanes High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Acalanes High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Acalanes High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
69%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Acalanes High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Acalanes High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Acalanes High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Acalanes High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Acalanes High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Acalanes High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acalanes High School's ranking?
Acalanes High School is ranked #131 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Acalanes High School often compared to?
Acalanes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campolindo High School, Northgate High School, College Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acalanes High School?
The graduation rate of Acalanes High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Acalanes High School?
1,274 students attend Acalanes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Acalanes High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acalanes High School?
Acalanes High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Acalanes High School offer ?
Acalanes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Acalanes High School part of?
Acalanes High School is part of Acalanes Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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