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#4546 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 48% in state

College Park High

High School · Mt. Diablo Unified · Pleasant Hill, CA

A Mt. Diablo Unified high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

201 Viking Dr., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

  • Math 41% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+13 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation25.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.4:1
District spending per student$15,421
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at College Park High score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where College Park High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,270/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasant Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$142,622

Median home value

$1,038,400

Median rent

$2,479/mo

College educated

55.9%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
25.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·50 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Anova Center for EducationPrivate · tuition6.51–121.2 mi54Compare →
Anova Center for Education, Contra CostaPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.2 mi76Compare →
Pleasant Hill Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.6 mi117Compare →
Pleasant Hill Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8K–121.7 mi107Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Mt. Diablo Unified

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#7 of 47
District spending per student
$15,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

College Park High is listed in Mt. Diablo Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About College Park High

College Park High is a public high school in Pleasant Hill, CA, part of Mt. Diablo Unified, serving approximately 1,997 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,546 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about College Park High

What grades does College Park High serve?

College Park High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend College Park High?

College Park High has an enrollment of approximately 1,997 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park High?

The student-teacher ratio at College Park High is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does College Park High rank in CA?

College Park High ranks #4,546 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is College Park High's MySchoolScout rating?

College Park High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at College Park High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, College Park High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is College Park High a charter school?

No, College Park High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is College Park High a Title I school?

No, College Park High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College Park High?

20.2% of students at College Park High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,997
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Contra Costa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 94523)
34,789
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
42.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94523; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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