Serving 1,437 students in grades 9-12, Laguna Hills High School ranks in the top 20% 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Laguna Hills High School's student population of 1,437 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laguna Hills High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laguna Hills High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#697 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #697 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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, Trabuco Hills High School, El Toro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laguna Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Laguna Hills High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Laguna Hills High School?
1,437 students attend Laguna Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Laguna Hills High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% 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 22:1, which is higher than 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 3/12/2020
The kids here often exclude others that don't fit their standards, staff targets specific students. Most teachers are alright though.
1 3/3/2020
Terrible, office staff rude don't help and rich kids get everything they want, some teachers are very nice, but some are very rude.
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