Excellent
#287 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Laguna Beach High
High School · Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach, CA
A Laguna Beach Unified high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
625 Park Ave., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- Math 67% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 88% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Laguna Beach High score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2017, reaching 77% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laguna Beach High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,117/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laguna Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,569
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,812/mo
College educated
67.5%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92651; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Laguna Beach Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $30,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laguna Beach High is listed in Laguna Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laguna Beach High
Laguna Beach High is a public high school in Laguna Beach, CA, part of Laguna Beach Unified, serving approximately 883 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Laguna Beach High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laguna Beach High
What grades does Laguna Beach High serve?
Laguna Beach High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Laguna Beach High?
Laguna Beach High has an enrollment of approximately 883 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laguna Beach High?
The student-teacher ratio at Laguna Beach High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laguna Beach High rank in CA?
Laguna Beach High ranks #287 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Laguna Beach High's MySchoolScout rating?
Laguna Beach High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Laguna Beach High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laguna Beach High has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Laguna Beach High a charter school?
No, Laguna Beach High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laguna Beach High a Title I school?
No, Laguna Beach High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laguna Beach High?
18.3% of students at Laguna Beach High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 883
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (949) 497-7750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92651)
- 23,477
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 52.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92651; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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