Serving 1,833 students in grades 9-12, La Mirada High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
La Mirada High School's student population of 1,833 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
La Mirada High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Mirada High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #75 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Mirada High School?
The graduation rate of La Mirada High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend La Mirada High School?
1,833 students attend La Mirada High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of La Mirada High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 21:1.
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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