Top Rankings
Manhattan Beach 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 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,473 students in Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top-ranked public high school in Manhattan Beach Unified School District is Mira Costa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Manhattan Beach Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mira Costa 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,790 Schools
# Students
5,887 Students
2,122,151 Students
# Teachers
247 Teachers
101,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manhattan Beach Unified School District, which is ranked #41 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Showing 2013–2022. Show full history, 2010–2022 (no data for 2020)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
29%
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2011–2023
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.2%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1994–2023
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1994–2023
% Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1994–2023
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1994–2023
% White
58%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1994–2023
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2009–2023
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,947 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$143 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1995–2023 (no data for 2013)
Spending
$147 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1995–2023 (no data for 2013)
Revenue / Student
$24,268
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1995–2023 (no data for 1996 and 2013)
Spending / Student
$24,947
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1995–2023 (no data for 1996 and 2013)
Best Manhattan Beach Unified School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mira Costa High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Artesia Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337
Gr: 9-12 | 2,473 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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