Rancho Alamitos High School is in Garden Grove, California. It is a member of the Garden Grove Unified School District and serves north-central Garden Grove and a section of Stanton. The high school first opened in the spring of 1957 with no senior class. The first graduating class was in 1958.
Serving 1,439 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rancho Alamitos High serves the northwest part of Garden Grove, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho Alamitos High School's student population of 1,439 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,439 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Rancho Alamitos High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho Alamitos High School is 0.52, 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
#3675 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
30%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Vaquero
Source: 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 #3675 out of 9,523 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 Pacifica High School, Bolsa Grande High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rancho Alamitos High School?
The graduation rate of Rancho Alamitos High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Rancho Alamitos High School?
1,439 students attend Rancho Alamitos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Rancho Alamitos High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 19:1, which is lower 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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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