West Contra Costa
Unified School District
56
Schools
24,000+
Students
20+
Specialized Programs
TK-12
& Adult Education
Middle College High School
Ranked among the nation's top high schools by U.S. News & World Report for multiple consecutive years. This early college program on the Contra Costa College campus features a 95% college acceptance rate, with 62% of graduates earning an associate's degree alongside their high school diploma.
🏆 2021 California Distinguished School
West County Mandarin School
The East Bay's first whole-school Mandarin immersion program and the first Mandarin dual immersion public school in California to earn International Baccalaureate (IB) authorization. Students develop bilingualism and biliteracy from TK through 8th grade.
🌏 First IB-Authorized Mandarin Immersion School in CA
El Cerrito High School
Home to an award-winning jazz ensemble recognized among California's top high school jazz bands. The program has performed at prestigious international festivals including Montreux, North Sea, Umbria, and Monterey Jazz Festivals, and was featured at the 2024 California All-State Music Education Conference.
🎺 60+ Years of Musical Excellence
Richmond High School
Featured in the 2005 film "Coach Carter," Richmond High has a proud tradition dating back to 1907. The school emphasizes both academic excellence and athletics, with alumni including NFL players like Courtney Anderson and a strong commitment to college and career readiness.
🏀 Home of the Oilers Since 1907
Pinole Valley High School
Thanks to community Bond support, PVHS is one of our amazing facilities, with a brand new $200 million state-of-the-art campus opened in 2019. The Spartans won the 2022 California State Division 7-AA Football Championship and NCS Division 6 title, demonstrating excellence in both academics and athletics.
🎓 IB World School & State Champions
De Anza High School
A 2015 California Gold Ribbon School offering four career-focused academies: Health, Information Technology & Communications, Law, and Air Force JROTC (honored as a Distinguished Unit with Merit—an award given to less than 5% of AFJROTC programs worldwide).
🏅 California Gold Ribbon School 2015
Specialized Programs & Pathways
Language Immersion
Mandarin and Spanish dual immersion programs at 11 schools, developing bilingual, biliterate, and multicultural students.
College & Career Pathways
20+ specialized pathways in STEM, Visual & Performing Arts, business, hospitality, and more to prepare students for success.
Early College Programs
Students can earn college credits while in high school through dual enrollment and early college high school programs.
K-8 Schools
Five K-8 schools providing seamless educational experiences from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Resources for Families
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