Laguna Hills High School is a public high school located in Laguna Hills, California. The school offers two, two way language immersion programs. In Newsweek's list of the top 1,300 high schools, LHHS placed 613 which places it within the top 3% of schools nationwide.
Serving 1,317 students in grades 9-12, Laguna Hills High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laguna Hills High serves the southwest part of Laguna Hills, CA, covering an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Most students reside within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laguna Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Laguna Hills High School's student population of 1,317 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,317 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laguna Hills High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laguna Hills High School is 0.60, 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
#2733 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laguna Hills High School's ranking?
Laguna Hills High School is ranked #2733 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Laguna Hills High School often compared to?
Laguna Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Viejo High School, El Toro High School, Trabuco Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laguna Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Laguna Hills High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Laguna Hills High School?
1,317 students attend Laguna Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Laguna Hills High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laguna Hills High School?
Laguna Hills High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Laguna Hills High School offer ?
Laguna Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Laguna Hills High School part of?
Laguna Hills High School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Terrible, office staff rude don't help and rich kids get everything they want, some teachers are very nice, but some are very rude.
1 10/10/2025
The kids here often exclude others that don't fit their standards, staff targets specific students. Most teachers are alright though.
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