Very Good
#2527 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Los Alamitos High
High School · Los Alamitos Unified · Los Alamitos, CA
A Los Alamitos Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
3591 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720
- Math 50% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Los Alamitos High score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Alamitos High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Alamitos), 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
$134,232
Median home value
$1,166,200
Median rent
$2,370/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Sol School, IncPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 3–12 | 1.8 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Oxford AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 7–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,293 | Compare → |
| Atlas Crest AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 718 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Alamitos Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Alamitos High is listed in Los Alamitos Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Alamitos High
Los Alamitos High is a public high school in Los Alamitos, CA, part of Los Alamitos Unified, serving approximately 3,005 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,527 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Los Alamitos High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Alamitos High
What grades does Los Alamitos High serve?
Los Alamitos High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Los Alamitos High?
Los Alamitos High has an enrollment of approximately 3,005 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Alamitos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Alamitos High is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Alamitos High rank in CA?
Los Alamitos High ranks #2,527 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Alamitos High's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Alamitos High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Los Alamitos High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Alamitos High has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Alamitos High a charter school?
No, Los Alamitos High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Alamitos High a Title I school?
No, Los Alamitos High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Alamitos High?
15.8% of students at Los Alamitos 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
- 3,005
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (562) 799-4780
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90720)
- 24,021
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 90720; 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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