Acalanes Center for Independent Study vs Horizons School: Independent Study
Horizons School: Independent Study has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 5.2/10. Horizons School: Independent Study is significantly larger with 216 students, about 4.2× the size of Acalanes Center for Independent Study (51). In math proficiency, Acalanes Center for Independent Study leads at 75.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Acalanes Center for Independent Study
Walnut Creek, CA
5.2/10
High School9th – 12th
51 students
Horizons School: Independent Study
Pleasant Hill, CA
6.7/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12th
216 students
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| Metric | Acalanes Center for Independent Study | Horizons School: Independent Study |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.1 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 1.2 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.5% | 39.4% |
| Environment Score | 9.8 | 4.7 |
| State Rank | #7,247 of 9,557 | #4,124 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 24th | 57th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Acalanes Center for Independent Study | Horizons School: Independent Study |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 75.0% | 34.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 75.0% | 74.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Acalanes Center for Independent Study | Horizons School: Independent Study |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 51 | 216 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 7.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.5% | 39.4% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 80%+ | 80–89% |
| District | Acalanes Union High | Mt. Diablo Unified |
| City | Walnut Creek | Pleasant Hill |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Walnut Creek (94595) | Pleasant Hill (94523) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,108 | $142,622 |
| Median Home Value | $816,600 | $1,038,400 |
| Median Rent | $2,677 | $2,479 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 69.4% | 55.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 30 min |