Excellent
#1401 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Los Amigos High
High School · Garden Grove Unified · Fountain Valley, CA
A Garden Grove Unified high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16566 Newhope St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
- Math 28% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Los Amigos High score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Amigos High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,975/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fountain Valley), 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
$111,797
Median home value
$1,018,600
Median rent
$2,507/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hector G. GodinezEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,792 | Compare → |
| Bethel Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| La Quinta HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,065 | Compare → |
| Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,077 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Garden Grove Unified
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #26 of 64
- District spending per student
- $20,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Amigos High is listed in Garden Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Amigos High
Los Amigos High is a public high school in Fountain Valley, CA, part of Garden Grove Unified, serving approximately 1,437 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,401 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Los Amigos High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Amigos High
What grades does Los Amigos High serve?
Los Amigos High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Los Amigos High?
Los Amigos High has an enrollment of approximately 1,437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Amigos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Amigos High is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Amigos High rank in CA?
Los Amigos High ranks #1,401 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Amigos High's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Amigos High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Amigos High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Amigos High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Amigos High a charter school?
No, Los Amigos High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Amigos High a Title I school?
No, Los Amigos High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Amigos High?
94.4% of students at Los Amigos 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
- 1,437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (714) 663-6288
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92708)
- 56,358
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 92708; 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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