Miramonte High

www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/miramonte

1,167 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Miramonte High School, located in the affluent community of Orinda, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to excellence. As part of the Acalanes Union High School District, it consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in the state, boasting high standardized test scores, high college matriculation rates, and a strong emphasis on preparing students for competitive university admissions. The campus culture is heavily influenced by the high expectations of the surrounding community, fostering a challenging yet supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Miramonte is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs and competitive athletic traditions. The school offers a wide array of student organizations, performing arts, and championship-level sports teams, which play a central role in the school’s community spirit. With a reputation for high achievement and a strong parent-teacher foundation, Miramonte High School is widely viewed as a pillar of educational prestige in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area.

1,167

Total Students

61.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miramonte High
Demographic	Student Count
White	648
Hispanic	104
Black	13
Asian	251
Two or More	145
American Indian	1

White
648 (55.8%)
Asian
251 (21.6%)
Two or More
145 (12.5%)
Hispanic
104 (9.0%)
Black
13 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Acalanes Union High
Phone:	(925)280-3930
Website:	http://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/miramonte
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 264

Grade 10 288

Grade 11 306

Grade 12 309