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Loara High

High School · Anaheim Union High · Anaheim, CA

An Anaheim Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1765 West Cerritos Ave., Anaheim, CA 92804

  • Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation16.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$18,342
Chronic Absenteeism34.5%

Students at Loara High score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Loara 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,744/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anaheim), 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

$74,588

Median home value

$729,700

Median rent

$1,990/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

41.2%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
16.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gilbert High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.09–120.4 mi547Compare →
Polaris HighEnrollment path unverified8.07–120.4 mi592Compare →
Mark Twain Special CenterEnrollment path unverified4.4K–121.4 mi85Compare →
Cambridge Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.27–12Not available132Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Anaheim Union High

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#15 of 21
District spending per student
$18,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Loara High is listed in Anaheim Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Loara High

Loara High is a public high school in Anaheim, CA, part of Anaheim Union High, serving approximately 1,565 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,792 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loara High

What grades does Loara High serve?

Loara High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Loara High?

Loara High has an enrollment of approximately 1,565 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loara High?

The student-teacher ratio at Loara High is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loara High rank in CA?

Loara High ranks #5,792 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Loara High's MySchoolScout rating?

Loara High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Loara High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loara High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Loara High a charter school?

No, Loara High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Loara High a Title I school?

No, Loara High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loara High?

91.6% of students at Loara 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
1,565
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.5%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 92804)
83,435
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
36.5
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 92804; 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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