Acalanes High
Lafayette, CA · Acalanes Union High · Grades 9-12
79th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 95%· Stable
Acalanes High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Acalanes High 79th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 95% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2015 to 95th in 2025.
Acalanes High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 296 students tested
Acalanes High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,250 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.6% | 64.6% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Asian | 11.8% | 12.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 10.8% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.9% | 10.3% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Acalanes High
Typical home value $1.96M in zip 94549 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Acalanes High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Acalanes Center for Independent StudyAcalanes Union High · 2.3 mi away
- 9Las Lomas HighAcalanes Union High · 2.5 mi away172nd of 1,528
ELA 71% · Math 56% - –Contra Costa County ROPContra Costa County ROP · 2.7 mi away
- –Prospect High (Continuation)Mt. Diablo Unified · 2.7 mi away
- 10Campolindo HighAcalanes Union High · 3.1 mi away45th of 1,528
ELA 85% · Math 70% - 8College Park HighMt. Diablo Unified · 4.5 mi away364th of 1,528
ELA 61% · Math 44% - 3Ygnacio Valley HighMt. Diablo Unified · 4.7 mi away1,192nd of 1,528
ELA 29% · Math 12% - 10Miramonte HighAcalanes Union High · 4.9 mi away18th of 1,528
ELA 90% · Math 79%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Acalanes High in?
Acalanes High is part of the Acalanes Union High district in Lafayette, California.
Is Acalanes High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Acalanes High 79th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 95% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Acalanes High?
White 65%, Asian 12%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 10% (1,250 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Acalanes High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94549 is $1.96M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.