Original Research by School Decision on Campolindo High
Campolindo High is a public high school in Moraga serving grades 9 through 12 as part of the Acalanes Union High School District. The school enrolls a mid-sized cohort of students, distributed roughly evenly across the four grades. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share identifying as Asian, multiracial, or Hispanic, and a very small share qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the affluent character of the Moraga area.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, proficiency in English language arts ran in the mid-80s. Math proficiency was in the low-70s, and science proficiency in the high-60s. The pattern shows strength in reading and writing, with mathematics and science tracking lower. State testing data for prior years was not available, so a reader cannot see how these results compare to recent history. A four-year graduation rate, chronic absenteeism data, and program-specific enrollment numbers are not in the available data. Special education enrollment counts and English learner enrollment were not reported.
The school sits at 300 Moraga Road in a town that is semi-rural, low-density, and family-oriented, with single-family homes on generous lots as the dominant housing stock. Housing values are substantial, and rental costs are high relative to median income, placing Moraga squarely among Bay Area's more expensive residential markets. The town is car-dependent; walkability is minimal, though an extensive trail network and the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail offer outdoor recreation. Saint Mary's College anchors the area as a major institutional presence. The commercial core is split between two shopping districts rather than concentrated downtown. Public bus service connects Moraga to Lafayette and Orinda BART stations.
Moraga is mostly built out, but growth is underway. The town center is slated for mixed-use development under a specific plan, and the eastern edge has been rezoned for significant new residential construction. A partial redevelopment of a major shopping center was approved in early 2025. These changes will bring more housing density and traffic to the area over the coming years.
The district context matters considerably for prospective families. Acalanes Union High School District is among the lowest state-funded high school districts in California, meaning most program funding depends on local parcel tax support. In May 2025, voters rejected a parcel tax measure that would have sustained existing programs. The district responded with budget reductions of several million dollars for the 2025-2026 school year. Parents will see the effects directly: larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, reduced professional development for teachers, and scaled-back supply budgets. Further cuts are anticipated in subsequent years without new local revenue. Additionally, the district is transitioning from at-large to by-trustee area board elections starting in 2026, which will change how parents in different towns are represented on the governing board, though attendance boundaries remain unchanged.
Campolindo's academic results reflect a school serving a generally affluent, college-oriented community, with solid performance in language arts balanced against more modest results in quantitative and scientific subjects. The school operates within a district facing real fiscal strain. A family considering enrollment should understand both the academic profile and the constraint on program flexibility that the parcel tax failure has created. A parent may want to look into the school's current course offerings, class sizes, and support services with the school directly, as these are areas where the budget reductions are already being felt.
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