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Acalanes Union High

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 75.0/100

Acalanes Union High has 5 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 75.0/100 — 31.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Miramonte High at 91/100, where 61.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,341 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 21.0%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
75.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.0
43.3 – 91.4
Avg Exceeded %
40.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 48.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.0%, 2.9pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Miramonte High leads the district at 91 with 61.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Acalanes Union High

2 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
11.6%
White
61.2%
Asian
13.7%
Black
1.3%
Other
12.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
11%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Acalanes Union High spends $16,341 per student in current expenditures — $1,526 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,341
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,535
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 20.4%
$13,573 → $16,341
Spending Efficiency
4.59
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 39%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$64,303–$131,169
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
292
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (5)

Acalanes Union High has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 75.0 — 27.6 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 5 high schools have Scope Scores above 90.

The highest-scoring high school is Miramonte High with a Scope Score of 91 and 61.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Miramonte High
Acalanes Union High High Ceiling
61.8%Strong
91/100
2Acalanes High
Acalanes Union High Strong All-Around
49.9%Strong
83/100
3Campolindo High
Acalanes Union High High Ceiling
50.5%Strong
83/100
4Las Lomas High
Acalanes Union High Strong All-Around
36.6%Strong
74/100
5Acalanes Center for Independent Study
Acalanes Union High Building Momentum
4.3%Developing
43/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Acalanes Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Acalanes Union High a good school district?
Acalanes Union High has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 75.0/100, which is 31.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 40.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Acalanes Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Acalanes Union High is Miramonte High with a Scope Score of 91/100 and 61.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Acalanes Union High spend per student?
Acalanes Union High spends $16,341 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Acalanes Union High?
Teacher salaries in Acalanes Union High range from $64,303–$131,169 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.