Beginning in 2012 all sophomores and freshmen and all incoming students were required to enroll in one of four academies. While this decision was controversial, Mount Diablo High School continues to house all students from grades 9-12 within these four California Partnership Academies, in addition to the World Academy, which serves students who are new to the country and English language education.
In 2012, sophomores, freshmen, and incoming students were compelled to join one of four academies at Mount Diablo High School. Despite the controversy surrounding this policy, the school continues to house all grades from 9 through 12 within these four California Partnership Academies, as well as the World Academy, which supports new students who are immigrants or English language learners.