Buena Vista High School vs. La Mirada High School
Should I attend Buena Vista High School or La Mirada High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Buena Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
La Mirada 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
Overview
Serving 234 students in grades 9-12, Buena Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,833 students in grades 9-12, La Mirada High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
234 students
1,833 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3447 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#75 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
70-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
≥90%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
1
495
Grade 10 Students
4
460
Grade 11 Students
69
448
Grade 12 Students
160
430
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
87%
68%
% Black
10%
2%
% White
1%
15%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%