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Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda Schools
plus Walnut Creek Schools (bottom of page)

NEWS FLASH (August 31, 2007): "It's a claim oft repeated: Acalanes Union High School District's schools are some of the best in the nation. Now it can be supported by the 2006 Academic Performance Index (API) scores.

Based on the 2006 California Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR) results released today, AUHSD ranks as the highest scoring high school district in the state with an Academic Performance Index (API) of 882, up from 869 in 2006.

We educate every student to excel and contribute in a global society.

Superintendent's Message

Based on the 2006 California Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR) results released today, AUHSD ranks as the highest scoring high school district in the state with an Academic Performance Index (API) of 882, up from 869 in 2006.

These scores strongly indicate that the continuous improvement efforts and commitment of our teachers, support staff, administrators, and community do make a difference in student learning and achievement. Our staff carefully analyzes all of the assessment data to identify areas for future growth. While we are successful, we must continually focus on making certain that all students meet our academic standards.

All AUHSD schools demonstrated academic growth on this state-mandated measurement. Miramonte High School joins Campolindo High School in the select group of high schools scoring above the 900 mark on the API. A score of 800 is considered exemplary on the state's 1,000-point scale. Acalanes, Las Lomas, and Del Oro High Schools also demonstrated impressive gains.

Thank you to our generous commmunity for your support and congratulations to our teachers, students and staff. I look forward to working with you as the District continues the important work of improving and enhancing its instructional program.

Jim Negri, Superintendent
(925) 280-3900 x6602
jnegri@acalanes.k12.ca.us

AUHSD Academic Performance Index (API) Six Year Growth Comparison

API Chart

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Our Local Schools:
The #1 reason many families choose the Lamorinda area.

Residents here place a great deal of value on education. Many volunteer to help for several hours a week in classrooms. School open houses for
parents are often standing room only.

"Which school is best?"

Do you prefer strawberry, vanilla or chocolate? They all have good reputations. Choosing one over the other would be quite difficult. There is no school or school district to my knowledge that stands out as being BEST in Lamorinda. Consult the individual schools for more specific information on their programs so you'll be able to bind what best fits your child's needs. Since the schools are highly rated in each of the three communities, most buyers select their home first and their children attend the school in their neighborhood area. Everyone is different though and if your child has some specific needs, contact the local school district or set up an appointment with one of the school principals.

I've put together a page featuring test score comparisons for the schools. You'll find that at Star Test Results.

Also, here's a site that compares the various schools districts in California: www.schoolwisepress.com.

Each community in Lamorinda has their own elementary school district.

At the high school level, students attend the Acalanes High School District. That district covers Lamorinda plus part of Walnut Creek.

Check out the individual schools and their programs below.

(NOTE: I've noticed that these school sites often take their web sites down for maintenance and don't upload them again for several days. Therefore, if any of the links appear to be broken, it's actually that the sites are down. Check back in a couple days and they should reappear. I have checked the URL's for each site and they are currently correct.)

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT