Laguna Hills High School

25401 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,434 students in grades 9-12, Laguna Hills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Laguna Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Laguna Hills High School's student population of 1,434 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,434 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Laguna Hills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laguna Hills High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3006 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Laguna Hills High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laguna Hills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laguna Hills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Laguna Hills High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Laguna Hills High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
50%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laguna Hills High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Laguna Hills High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Laguna Hills High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Laguna Hills High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Laguna Hills High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Laguna Hills High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Laguna Hills High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laguna Hills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Laguna Hills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laguna Hills High School's ranking?
Laguna Hills High School is ranked #3006 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Laguna Hills High School often compared to?
Laguna Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Viejo High School, Trabuco Hills High School, El Toro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laguna Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Laguna Hills High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Laguna Hills High School?
1,434 students attend Laguna Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Laguna Hills High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laguna Hills High School?
Laguna Hills High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Laguna Hills High School offer ?
Laguna Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Laguna Hills High School part of?
Laguna Hills High School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.

School Reviews

1   3/12/2020
The kids here often exclude others that don't fit their standards, staff targets specific students. Most teachers are alright though.
- Posted by Parent - Jennifer
1   3/3/2020
Terrible, office staff rude don't help and rich kids get everything they want, some teachers are very nice, but some are very rude.
- Posted by Parent - Sofia

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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