Mira Costa High School is a four-year public high school located in Manhattan Beach, California that first opened 1950. It is the only high school in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. The school's athletic teams are known as the Mustangs and the school colors are green and gold.
Serving 2,473 students in grades 9-12, Mira Costa High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 2,473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Mira Costa High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Manhattan Beach school district, covering approximately 3.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mira Costa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mira Costa High School's student population of 2,473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,473 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mira Costa High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mira Costa 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
#1040 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mira Costa High School's ranking?
Mira Costa High School is ranked #1040 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mira Costa High School often compared to?
Mira Costa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redondo Union High School, El Segundo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mira Costa High School?
The graduation rate of Mira Costa High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Mira Costa High School?
2,473 students attend Mira Costa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mira Costa High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mira Costa High School?
Mira Costa High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mira Costa High School offer ?
Mira Costa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mira Costa High School part of?
Mira Costa High School is part of Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
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