Las Lomas High School

1460 S. Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (925) 280-3920

www.acalanes.k12.ca.us

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Las Lomas High School serves 1,580 students in grades 9-12.

Las Lomas High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Las Lomas High School's student population of 1,580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,580 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

81 teachers

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Las Lomas High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Las Lomas High School is 0.59, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#178 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

66%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

83%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

16%

12%

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Hispanic

15%

56%

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Black

White

60%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.63

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Graduation Rate

97%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

11%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Acalanes Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Las Lomas High School's ranking?

Las Lomas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

66% 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 Las Lomas High School?

The graduation rate of Las Lomas High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Las Lomas High School?

1,580 students attend Las Lomas High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Las Lomas High School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Las Lomas High School?

Las Lomas High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Las Lomas High School offer ?

Las Lomas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Las Lomas High School part of?

Las Lomas High School is part of Acalanes Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education