Top Rankings
Laguna Beach Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,440 students in Laguna Beach Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Laguna Beach Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,440 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Laguna Beach Unified School District, which is ranked #63 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
29%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
136 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
319 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
55%
# Black Students
16 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,693 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
69%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
267 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
141
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
155
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
175
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
167
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
167
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
198
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
205
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
250
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
274
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,243 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,247 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,243
$21,485
Spending / Student
$28,247
$19,787
Best Laguna Beach Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Top Of The World Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21601 Tree Top Ln.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7790
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7790
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
El Morro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8681 N. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7780
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7780
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Thurston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Laguna Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7750
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7750
Grades: 9-12
| 930 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laguna Beach Unified School District?
Laguna Beach Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,440 students.
What is the rank of Laguna Beach Unified School District?
Laguna Beach Unified School District is ranked #63 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laguna Beach Unified School District?
69% of Laguna Beach Unified School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laguna Beach Unified School District?
Laguna Beach Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Laguna Beach Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,247 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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