Top Rankings
Los Alamitos 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 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 3,055 students in Los Alamitos Unified School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public high schools in California.
Public High School in Los Alamitos Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public high school in Los Alamitos Unified School District is Los Alamitos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Los Alamitos Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Los Alamitos High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,826 Schools
# Students
8,906 Students
2,020,187 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
101,258 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Los Alamitos Unified School District, which is ranked #59 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
#60 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
# American Indian Students
8 Students
10,744 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,527 Students
238,325 Students
% Asian Students
17%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,583 Students
1,088,027 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
54%
# Black Students
216 Students
102,494 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,512 Students
460,449 Students
% White Students
40%
23%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
9,014 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,003 Students
103,001 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
717
22,406
# Students in 1st Grade:
567
18,976
# Students in 2nd Grade:
590
18,670
# Students in 3rd Grade:
657
18,995
# Students in 4th Grade:
611
19,014
# Students in 5th Grade:
702
19,370
# Students in 6th Grade:
654
26,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
689
36,245
# Students in 8th Grade:
664
38,229
# Students in 9th Grade:
758
447,954
# Students in 10th Grade:
771
448,650
# Students in 11th Grade:
785
451,877
# Students in 12th Grade:
741
453,492
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,272 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,988 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$136 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$151 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,272
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,988
$19,787
Best Los Alamitos Unified School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Alamitos High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4780
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4780
Grades: 9-12
| 3,055 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
