Serving 1,680 students in grades 9-12, Rancho Alamitos High School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rancho Alamitos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rancho Alamitos High School's student population of 1,680 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rancho Alamitos High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho Alamitos High School is 0.55, 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
#1479 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Rancho Alamitos High School's ranking?
Rancho Alamitos High School is ranked #1479 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho Alamitos High School often compared to?
Rancho Alamitos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolsa Grande High School, Pacifica High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rancho Alamitos High School?
The graduation rate of Rancho Alamitos High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rancho Alamitos High School?
1,680 students attend Rancho Alamitos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Rancho Alamitos High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Alamitos High School?
Rancho Alamitos High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Alamitos High School offer ?
Rancho Alamitos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rancho Alamitos High School part of?
Rancho Alamitos High School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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