Laguna Beach High School

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Laguna Beach High School serves 1,052 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,052 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 1%)
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:

School Overview

Laguna Beach High School's student population of 1,052 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,052 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

54 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Laguna Beach High School is 0.43, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

70%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laguna Beach High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

80%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laguna Beach High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Laguna Beach High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

11%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Laguna Beach High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

74%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Laguna Beach High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.43

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Laguna Beach High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

98%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Laguna Beach High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

11%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laguna Beach High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Laguna Beach High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Laguna Beach Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 85%.

How many students attend Laguna Beach High School?

1,052 students attend Laguna Beach High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Laguna Beach High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 19:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,052 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education