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Miramonte
High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory secondary education. It is preceded by primary education. High school is also the name used to describe the institution in which the final stage of compulsory education takes place. In the United States, high schools generally consist of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, although the inclusion of grade 9 varies by school district.
Miramonte High School was founded in 1955, Miramonte High School is one of four comprehensive high schools and a continuation school in the Acalanes Union High School District. They serve students who live in the suburban residential communities of Orinda, Moraga and surrounding communities. It is located just over the hills east of the University of California, Miramonte annually sends 98 percent of its graduates to college. The college preparatory program includes traditional and AP, Advanced Placement courses in English, Latin, French, Spanish, Art, Calculus, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and U. S. and European History.
Miramonte also offers a variety of choices in elective areas. All students participate in the school's college preparatory and elective programs. Approximately 85 percent of the student body participates in co-curricular activities such as athletics, public speaking, Latin club, academic decathlon and mock trial. The average years teaching at Miramonte High School is sixteen years with thirteen years experience teaching in the district. The mission of Miramonte is to challenge students to maximize their potential as learners, achievers, and productive world citizens.
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