Las Lomas High School
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{{Infobox school
|name = Las Lomas High School
| image =
|established = 1951
|type = Public
|principal = Heather Thorner
|enrollment = 1,568 (2023–2024){{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=0601650&ID=060165000035|title=Las Lomas High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=March 28, 2025}}
|enrollment_as_of =
|address = 1460 South Main St.
|zipcode = 94596
|city = Walnut Creek
|state = California
|country = United States
|colors = Maroon and gold {{Color box|maroon|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|gold|border=darkgray}}
|mascot = Knight
|newspaper = The Page[http://www.laslomaspage.org/ The Page]
|yearbook = El Caballero
|slogan = "Do The Knight Thing"
|website = [http://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/laslomas/ Las Lomas High School]
|district = Acalanes Union High School District
|ceeb = 053680
}}
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Las Lomas High School (LLHS) is a public high school in Walnut Creek, California, United States. It was founded in 1951 by the Acalanes Union High School District, and opened its doors in the fall of 1952 to its first graduating class. Las Lomas was the second of five schools built within the Acalanes Union High School District. It is a traditional high school serving grades 9-12, and has a history of both athletic and educational excellence. The colors of the school are maroon and gold and the school mascot is the Knight. Las Lomas had 1,482 students in 2011-12. The school has a 96.4% graduation rate,{{cite web|url=http://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/sarcs/LLHS|title=Las Lomas High School 2011-12 School Accountability Report Card|last=Acalanes Union High School District|publisher=Acalanes Union High School District|access-date=25 July 2013}} and about 97% of its graduates attend college.{{cite web|url=http://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/cms/lib01/CA01001364/Centricity/Domain/177/LL_Profile.pdf|title=Las Lomas High School Profile 2011-2012|last=Las Lomas High School|publisher=Acalanes Union High School District|page=2|access-date=25 July 2013}}
History
Las Lomas High School was founded in 1951 as part of the Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD). Situated in the suburban city of Walnut Creek, the high school has been closely integrated with the local community, with the majority of its students being residents of Walnut Creek.
Academics
The school provides arts courses including Advanced Art and Advanced Art Honors, as well as AP 2D Studio Art. They also have multiple Digital Design courses, using Adobe Suite, that provide dual enrollment with DVC. Math classes, from Algebra 1 to Advanced Calculus courses, including AP Calculus AB and BC. Sciences, including AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, and AP Environmental Science. Language courses in French, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish, with some options for Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The school offers a range of social studies courses, including AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP US Government & Politics, and AP US History, among others. Las Lomas offers a variety of English courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) options such as AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature and Composition. There are options for physical education courses, including Yoga, Team Sports, and Weight Training. The school offers computer science courses, including AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles. Las Lomas also provides courses in subjects like Drama, Music, Psychology, and Public Speaking, as well as specialized programs like the Biomedical Pathway, a PLTW program. The yearbook course is also an excellent opportunity for those who would like to preserve and capture the school's unique history and traditions.
Athletic facilities
New tennis courts were completed during the 2011-2012 school year.[http://www.laslomaspage.com/?p=2227 Tennis Courts Being Renovated | The Page] George DeKlotz Stadium, Las Lomas' new football stadium and track, was finished in 2005. At the same time, the baseball field reopened after a year of remodeling. A year prior, Las Lomas completed construction on a new softball field. Other facilities include a swimming pool, gym, small gym, five tennis courts, locker rooms, and a weight room.
Notable alumni
{{alumni |date=May 2024}}
- Akhil Amar, constitutional scholar, Professor at Yale Law School.
- Brandon Harkins, professional golfer{{cite web|url=http://www.pgatour.com/players/player.35421.brandon-harkins.html/profile |title=Brandon Harkins media-guide |publisher=Pgatour.com |date=1986-07-13 |access-date=2016-07-28}}
- Kira Kazantsev, reporter
- Rich Nye, professional baseball player
- Markie Post, actress
- Katharine Ross, actress
- Cass McCombs, musician
References
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External links
- [http://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/laslomas/ Las Lomas High School website]
- [http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/parents/ca/405 Las Lomas High School parent reviews]
- [http://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/ Acalanes Union High School District website]
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Category:Educational institutions established in 1951
Category:High schools in Contra Costa County, California
Category:Walnut Creek, California