Excellent
#431 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Miramonte High
High School · Acalanes Union High · Orinda, CA
An Acalanes Union High high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
750 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 94563
- Math 73% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 88% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Miramonte High score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 80% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Miramonte 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated937/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orinda), 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
$250,001
Median home value
$1,810,100
Median rent
$2,407/mo
College educated
85.3%
Homeownership
92.1%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Campolindo HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,332 | Compare → |
| Skyline HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,432 | Compare → |
| Orinda AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 3.6 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Acalanes Union High
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Miramonte High is listed in Acalanes Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miramonte High
Miramonte High is a public high school in Orinda, CA, part of Acalanes Union High, serving approximately 1,188 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miramonte High
What grades does Miramonte High serve?
Miramonte High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Miramonte High?
Miramonte High has an enrollment of approximately 1,188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miramonte High?
The student-teacher ratio at Miramonte High is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miramonte High rank in CA?
Miramonte High ranks #431 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Miramonte High's MySchoolScout rating?
Miramonte High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Miramonte High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miramonte High has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Miramonte High a charter school?
No, Miramonte High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miramonte High a Title I school?
No, Miramonte High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miramonte High?
4.2% of students at Miramonte 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
- 1,188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (925) 280-3930
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 94563)
- 19,409
- Area average commute
- 36.4 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 94563; 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
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