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Acalanes Center for Independent Study
PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School
1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595 · (925) 280-3945 · Part of Acalanes Union High School District
Students
61
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
16%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Acalanes Center for Independent Study
- School Grade A+: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 41 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts above the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 38.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency75%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 94
Grade 109
Grade 1121
Grade 1227
Enrollment over time
44’20
53’21
47’22
51’23
61’24
Up 38.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 64%Hispanic 18%Asian 11%Two or more races 5%Black 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.