Moraga School Makes U.S. News Rankings 2016 Best High Schools

MORAGA - Campolindo High is ranked the 26th best high school in California by the prestigious US News and World Reports 2016 rankings, and ranked 203rd nationally.

The school was singled out because "Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams. The AP participation rate at Campolindo High is 74 percent. The student body makeup is 51 percent male and 49 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 33 percent. Campolindo High is 1 of 5 high schools in the Acalanes Union High."

Here are rankings for the other four schools in the Acalanes Union High School District:

• Miramonte/Orinda - #28 state / #207 national
• Acalanes High/Lafayette - #81 state / #491 national
• Las Lomas/Walnut Creek - #128 state / #812 national
• Acalanes Center for Independent Study - N/A

Also See: California's 25 Best High Schools: U.S. News Rankings 2016

"The U.S. News rankings include data on more than 21,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia," states U.S. News & World Report. "Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on their performance on state assessments, their graduation rates and how well they prepare students for college."

The report includes information about curriculum, test scores and student demographics.

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