Mt. Diablo High

www.mdusd.org

1,498 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mt. Diablo High School, located in Concord, California, is a historic cornerstone of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Established in 1901, it is the oldest high school in the district and maintains a deep-rooted tradition of community involvement and school spirit. The campus serves a diverse student population and is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, English Language Learner programs, and dedicated support services designed to help students from all backgrounds succeed.

Beyond traditional academics, Mt. Diablo High is particularly recognized for its robust Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, which provide students with hands-on training in fields such as engineering, culinary arts, and digital media. The school emphasizes a "Red Devil" culture of pride and inclusivity, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. By balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with practical vocational preparation, Mt. Diablo High aims to equip its graduates with the necessary tools for both higher education and the modern workforce.

1,498

Total Students

79.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Diablo High
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	1,122
Black	102
Asian	125
Two or More	76
Pacific Islander	17

Hispanic
1,122 (74.9 %)
Asian
125 (8.4 %)
Black
102 (6.8 %)
Two or More
76 (5.1 %)
White
55 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mt. Diablo Unified
Phone:	(925)682-4030
Website:	http://www.mdusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	974
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	144

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 332

Grade 10 365

Grade 11 434

Grade 12 367