- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orinda, CA
Miramonte High
Federal NCES profile for Miramonte High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060165000036
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miramonte High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Orinda · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Miramonte High has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miramonte High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Orinda, CA.
School address
District: Acalanes Union High · California
NCES ID 060165000036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Miramonte High held near 1,188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 060165000036 · Orinda, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,167 enr · 18.8:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Las Lomas High (1,577 students)
Miramonte High held near 1,188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Miramonte High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Las Lomas High
Las Lomas High
1,577 students
- Campolindo Hig
Campolindo High
1,340 students
- Acalanes High
Acalanes High
1,256 students
- This school
Miramonte High
1,167 students
- Acalanes Cente 61
Acalanes Center for Independent Study
61 students
What this shows Miramonte High reports 1,167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miramonte High compares
Miramonte High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,167
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Asian 21.6%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Miramonte High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
District finance for Acalanes Union High reports $19,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miramonte High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Lomas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campolindo High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acalanes High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acalanes Center for Independent Study | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miramonte High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miramonte High
How many students attend Miramonte High?
Miramonte High has 1,167 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orinda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,169 (2022-23) → 1,188 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miramonte High?
The student-teacher ratio at Miramonte High is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miramonte High?
4.9% of students at Miramonte High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miramonte High?
The largest demographic group at Miramonte High is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Orinda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miramonte High?
Miramonte High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miramonte High rank among public schools in Orinda?
By Resource Investment Index, Miramonte High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Orinda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Orinda on the city page.
What other schools are in Acalanes Union High?
Besides Miramonte High, Acalanes Union High also operates Las Lomas High (1,577 students), Campolindo High (1,340 students), and Acalanes High (1,256 students). See the Acalanes Union High district page for the complete list.