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7.4 avg / 10

Acalanes Union High School District

School District · Lafayette, California

Students: 5,415
Teachers (FTE): 278

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

5

5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,127

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#91 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,127

+$1,480 vs California median

District size

5,415 students

Larger than California median

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. The district invests $19,127 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, 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 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Acalanes Union High students show an average math proficiency of 65.8% and ELA proficiency of 82.2%.

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 Proficiency 65.8%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 82.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Acalanes Union High with test data.

District Details

City
Lafayette
Total Enrollment
5,415
Teachers (FTE)
278
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data 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 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Acalanes Union High?

Acalanes Union High spends $19,127 per student per year.

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 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Acalanes Union High?

Across schools in Acalanes Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.2%. 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 7.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
65.8%
ELA Proficiency
82.2%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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