Miramonte High School is a four-year public high school located in Orinda, California, United States. It is part of the Acalanes Union High School District. The school has a college-preparatory program, with 15 Advanced Placement courses offered.
Serving 1,167 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 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Miramonte High serves the west part of its school district in Orinda, CA, covering an area of approximately 33.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 4.1 miles and the furthest edge reaching 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miramonte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Miramonte High School's student population of 1,167 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,167 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miramonte High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miramonte High School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Mascot
Matador
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miramonte High School's ranking?
Miramonte High School is ranked #538 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Miramonte High School often compared to?
Miramonte High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campolindo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miramonte High School?
The graduation rate of Miramonte High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Miramonte High School?
1,167 students attend Miramonte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Miramonte High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 12% 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 Miramonte High School?
Miramonte High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Miramonte High School offer ?
Miramonte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Miramonte High School part of?
Miramonte High School is part of Acalanes Union High School District.
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