Serving 1,759 students in grades 9-12, La Mirada High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,759 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Mirada High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
La Mirada High School's student population of 1,759 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
La Mirada High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Mirada High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2141 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
69%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Mirada High School's ranking?
La Mirada High School is ranked #2141 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Mirada High School often compared to?
La Mirada High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John H. Glenn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Mirada High School?
The graduation rate of La Mirada High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend La Mirada High School?
1,759 students attend La Mirada High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of La Mirada High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Mirada High School?
La Mirada High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does La Mirada High School offer ?
La Mirada High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is La Mirada High School part of?
La Mirada High School is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.
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