Miramonte High School

750 Moraga Way

School District

Acalanes Union High
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 23, 2024

My children attended Miramonte High School for six years, one daughter graduated in 2020 during the beginning of the pandemic, and my other children completed up to their senior year on line. Miramonte has one of the best curriculums and plans that allow the students to earn a diploma equivalent to an associate degree in college, as well as a well rounded group of electives that enhances their social and educational skills. The sports program is TOP NOTCH! The faculty genuinely cares for the students and their success not only at the school, but life in general. I drove my children 21 miles one way to go to Miramonte as we lived out of district, but it was well worth the trip and extra effort to insure my children received a quality education and secure their future.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2023

Great school, great teachers, and a wonderful principal. Yes everyone has gone to school together since they were younger and may not be so welcoming, specially the girls. But that does not make the school a bad school. You will find that type of behavior at almost any high school.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2017

The academics and almost all of the teachers are above fantastic. They make me want to go back to high school myself they are so amazing. The way my children have expanded intellectually at this school is astounding. The overall experience is, unfortunately, reduced by the absolutely atrocious way we've been treated by the administration at all levels. It may surprise the admin to know that disdain, condescension and just plain ignoring someone is not polite. It is aggressive and insulting. The families in this community pay the salaries of the administrators and they have a right to have a say in their children's education. Blowing parents off at first encounter will intimidate some so that they go away, perhaps creating the impression that the passive aggressive strategy is effective. That does not, however, make it right, nor does it give a carte blanche to belittle the parents that are not intimidated. Listen to the parents and the overall experience would be all positive. And this goes for the students as well. Most parents intervene only for the students' well being and ignoring their concerns impacts the students' experience as well.
Submitted by student on September 05, 2014

I went here. Read my other review about OIS. I had the same problem here as well. I was hoping with two years of Orinda living under my belt that I can fit in. Nope. I was wrong. Some of the girls went to the same preschool, kindergarten, same elementary (wagner, glorietta, del rey), same soccer practices, same church, same clubs - they have known each other since they were little girls. I never felt like I really fit in with them. I always felt like the outsider. Maybe because I was Asian - no they weren't overtly racists. My immigrant parents were obviously WORLDS apart from their parents. During events, my parents will huddle in the corner not talking with any of the parents. It's a great school, ya da da ya da, but people fail to realize that high school is not about just academics. It's shapes your life. I never fit in and I am still struggling with it.