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Las Lomas High School | |
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Location | |
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1460 South Main St. , 94596 | |
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Type | Public |
Established | 1951 |
School district | Acalanes Union High School District |
CEEB code | 053680 |
Principal | Heather Thorner |
Teaching staff | 78.27 (FTE)[1] |
Enrollment | 1,568 (2023–2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 20.03[1] |
Color(s) | Maroon and gold |
Slogan | "Do The Knight Thing" |
Mascot | Knight |
Newspaper | The Page[2] |
Yearbook | El Caballero |
Website | Las Lomas High School |
37°53′28″N 122°03′24″W / 37.89111°N 122.05667°W[3]
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.
History
[edit]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.
Athletic facilities
[edit]New tennis courts were completed during the 2011-2012 school year.[4] 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
[edit]![]() | This article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. (May 2024) |
- Akhil Amar, constitutional scholar, Professor at Yale Law School.
- Brandon Harkins, professional golfer[5]
- Kira Kazantsev, reporter, Miss America 2015
- Rich Nye, professional baseball player
- Markie Post, actress
- Katharine Ross, actress
- Cass McCombs, musician
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Las Lomas High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ The Page
- ^ United States Geological Survey (January 19, 1981). "GNIS Detail - Las Lomas High School". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 2, 2010.
- ^ Tennis Courts Being Renovated | The Page
- ^ "Brandon Harkins media-guide". Pgatour.com. July 13, 1986. Retrieved July 28, 2016.