A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Readiness
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    A+
  8. Sports
    A+
  9. Food
    A
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A
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Address
750 Moraga Way
Orinda, CA 94563
Telephone
(925) 280-3930
Website
acalanes.k12.ca.us/miramonte

Miramonte High School Rankings

Niche ranks over 14,000 public high schools based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
88%
Percent Proficient - Math
75%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1350
209 responses
Average ACT
31
102 responses
AP Enrollment
47%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.14 responses
Poll
86%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 31 responses
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  • Rallies
    32%
  • Sports games
    29%
  • School dances
    23%
  • Drama Plays/Musicals
    13%
  • Public Speaking Tournaments
    3%
  • Homecoming
    0%
  • Pep rallies
    0%

Students

Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,155
Free or Reduced Lunch
1%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.6%
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.21 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.21 responses
62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.21 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$15,114/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.25 responses
52%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.25 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.25 responses

Miramonte High School Reviews

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AP classes are extremely difficult while regular classes are ridiculously easy. Most students are nice but some can be snobbish and look down on you if you aren't wealthy, aren't "smart", don't play sports, etc. The diversity is slowly improving, especially in 9th/10th grade. Most teachers are very qualified for their jobs and but there are some outliers (see rate my teacher). Food is overpriced and repetitive. But overall a great school!
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I have had a mixed high school experience. The school has a very strong academic profile, and the AP classes here are very rigorous. These classes can be extremely hard and can consume your schedule, while some of the regular level classes are a joke. While the overall curriculum is strong, quite a few teachers are lazy/clueless due to tenure. Given this, the majority of teachers are solid. The social scene is terrible. It is very white and cliquey, and there is a massive drug culture. The amount of pot/tobacco -even hard drugs- consumed on campus between and during classes is absolutely ridiculous.
Miramonte is a very academically focused school. As a student, I definitely feel like enjoyment has been pushed out in favor of high rankings and grades. Most students take APs, and grade competition is intense. Getting consistent and ample amounts of sleep is rare. The administration is generally efficient and good, however it did not respond well to the intruder alert that happened 2 years ago, with students confused over the vague instructions that came over the speakers. Diversity isn't that great; the majority of the school is white, with most minorities Asian. Even with its faults, Miramonte has prepared me well for college.