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7.5avg / 10

Acalanes Union High School District

School District · Lafayette, California

Students: 5,415
Teachers (FTE): 278

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

5

5 high

Enrollment

5,415

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#56 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,127

+$1,480 vs California median

District size

5,415 students

Larger than California median

The short answer

Acalanes Union High ranks #56 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Acalanes Union High's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Miramonte High (9.1/10), Campolindo High (8.4/10), and Las Lomas High (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Acalanes Union High

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Miramonte High9.1 / 10
2Campolindo High8.4 / 10
3Las Lomas High7.8 / 10
4Acalanes High7.2 / 10
5Acalanes Center for Independent Study5.2 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Acalanes Union High

Acalanes Union High is a Lafayette, California school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 5,415 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. District-level spending was $19,127 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.5/10, Acalanes Union High is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Miramonte High, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Acalanes Union High students show an average math proficiency of 70.2% and ELA proficiency of 82.8%.

The district includes 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Acalanes Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency70.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency82.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Acalanes Union High with test data.

District Details

City
Lafayette
Total Enrollment
5,415
Teachers (FTE)
278
District spending per student
$19,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Acalanes Union High?

Acalanes Union High has 5 schools in total — 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Acalanes Union High?

The average composite rating for Acalanes Union High is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Acalanes Union High?

Acalanes Union High's district-level spending was $19,127 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Acalanes Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Acalanes Union High is 19.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Acalanes Union High?

Miramonte High is the highest-rated school in Acalanes Union High with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Acalanes Union High?

Across schools in Acalanes Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Acalanes Union High compare to other districts in California?

Acalanes Union High has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.5/10
Math Proficiency
70.2%
ELA Proficiency
82.8%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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