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 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 9,106 students in Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Los Alamitos Unified School District are Jack L. Weaver Elementary School, Richard Henry Lee Elementary School and Francis Hopkinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Los Alamitos Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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
9 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
9,106 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
355 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Los Alamitos Unified School District, which is ranked #59 of all 1,939 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,531 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
17%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,567 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
56%
# Black Students
221 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,768 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
41%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
53 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
958 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
676
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
582
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
633
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
596
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
679
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
637
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
708
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
671
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
752
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
798
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
828
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
776
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
770
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,937 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,615 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$136 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$151 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,937
$19,801
Spending / Student
$16,615
$18,236
Best Los Alamitos Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jack L. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11872 Wembley Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Grades: K-5
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11481 Foster Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4540
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4540
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12582 Kensington Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4500
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4500
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Rossmoor Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3272 Shakespeare Dr.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4520
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4520
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10821 Oak St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #66.
Los Alamitos High 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
| 3,172 students
Rank: #77.
Los Alamitos Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10862 Bloomfield St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3300
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3300
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #88.
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1698 Bolsa Ave.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 799-4560
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 799-4560
Grades: K-5
| 730 students
Rank: #99.
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4112 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3320
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3320
Grades: 6-8
| 1,061 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Alamitos Unified School District?
Los Alamitos Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 9,106 students.
What is the rank of Los Alamitos Unified School District?
Los Alamitos Unified School District is ranked #59 out of 1,939 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 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Alamitos Unified School District?
41% of Los Alamitos Unified School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 11% 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 Los Alamitos Unified School District?
Los Alamitos Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Alamitos Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,615 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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