Laguna Beach Unified School District

550 Blumont St.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2356
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Laguna Beach Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,566 students in Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Public Schools in Laguna Beach Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.48, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,566 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#292 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Laguna Beach Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laguna Beach Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laguna Beach Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
98%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Laguna Beach Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
143 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
316 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
56%
# Black Students
18 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,808 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
70%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
274 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
151
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
177
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
197
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
287
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
256
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,709 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,860 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Laguna Beach Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$69 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Laguna Beach Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$29,709
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Laguna Beach Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$26,860
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Laguna Beach Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Laguna Beach Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Top Of The World Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21601 Tree Top Ln.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7790
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
El Morro Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8681 N. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7780
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Thurston Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Laguna Beach High School
Math: 70% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
625 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Laguna Beach Unified School District?
Laguna Beach Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,566 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Laguna Beach Unified School District?
70% of Laguna Beach Unified School District students are White, 12% 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 20:1, 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 $26,860 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 98%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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