Serving 930 students in grades 9-12, Laguna Beach High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 930 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laguna Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Laguna Beach High School's student population of 930 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
930 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laguna Beach High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laguna Beach High School is 0.47, 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
#1450 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
13%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laguna Beach High School's ranking?
Laguna Beach High School is ranked #1450 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Laguna Beach High School often compared to?
Laguna Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corona Del Mar High School, Aliso Niguel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laguna Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Laguna Beach High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Laguna Beach High School?
930 students attend Laguna Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Laguna Beach High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laguna Beach High School?
Laguna Beach High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Laguna Beach High School offer ?
Laguna Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Laguna Beach High School part of?
Laguna Beach High School is part of Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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