About AUHSD
A Tradition of Excellence
Acalanes, Campolindo, Las Lomas, and Miramonte High Schools all rank very highly among high schools in California and the top 4% of all high schools in the United States for strength of the Advanced Placement Program. The Acalanes Center for Independent Study offers an exceptional alternative education program. All the schools in the district are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Community and Location
Located in the beautiful hills of Contra Costa County, the family-oriented communities of Canyon, Moraga, Lafayette, Orinda and Walnut Creek are within the Acalanes Union High School District attendance area. We serve students in grades 9-12 and have an extensive adult education program. The area is ethnically, culturally and politically diverse with each of our four communities having a strong local identity that fosters positive interactions among adults and students. The communities provide a wealth of cultural, entertainment and recreational opportunities.
Parents and Community
The Acalanes Union High School District is considered one of the highest performing school districts in California. Parent participation and support is provided with volunteer hours and fund-raising through parents and boosters organizations, and foundations. The community passed bond elections in 1988, 1997, 2002, and 2008 to improve District facilities; and passed parcel taxes in 1991, 1995, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2010, and 2014 to maintain or expand educational opportunities for the students of the District.
Mission
We educate every student to excel and contribute in a global society.
LCAP Goals
- Ensure that every student has access to high-quality educational opportunities and attains college and career readiness. (High-Quality Programs)
- Identify and implement policies and practices that eliminate opportunity gaps. (Equity & Access)
- Provide safe, engaging, and inclusive classrooms and school sites that support the social-emotional growth of every student. (School Climate & Culture)
- Recruit, develop, and retain innovative, collaborative, and effective certificated, classified, and administrative staff who prioritize student well-being and success. (High-Quality Staffing)
Our Schools
Comprehensive High Schools
Alternative School
Adult Education
Our Students
The 2025-2026 enrollment by ethnicity depicted graphically is as follows:
Budget: 2026-2027 Adopted Budget
General Fund:
Revenue
Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) - $74,690,767
Property Tax Transfer (SELPA) - $2,029,847
Federal Revenue - $1,535,646
Other State Revenue - $9,331,484
Other Local Revenue - $18,754,997
Total Revenues - $106,342,741
Expenditures
Salaries - $55,905,862
Employee Benefits - $31,648,332
Books & Supplies - $2,611,147
Services, Other Op Expenses - $16,757,400
Capital Outlay - $340,000
Indirect Cost - Adult Ed & Food Services - ($172,605)
Interfund - Transfer In - ($57,000)
Interfund - Transfer Out - $730,203
Total Expenditures - $107,763,339