For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,274 students in Lafayette, CA. The top ranked public high school in Lafayette, CA is Acalanes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Lafayette, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Acalanes High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lafayette, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acalanes High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lafayette, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette, CA include Acalanes High School. Lafayette has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Lafayette, CA?
1 public high schools are located in Lafayette, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette, CA?
Lafayette, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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