Rancho Alamitos High School serves 1,789 students in grades 9-12.
Rancho Alamitos High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- 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 1,789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rancho Alamitos High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rancho Alamitos High School is 0.56, 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
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 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 85%.
How many students attend Rancho Alamitos High School?
1,789 students attend Rancho Alamitos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Rancho Alamitos High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Alamitos High School?
Rancho Alamitos High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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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