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Public high school · Garden Grove Unified · Fountain Valley, California

Los Amigos High

Los Amigos High rates 7.8, below most Garden Grove Unified high schools, whose rated median is 8.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.8this school

7.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Garden Grove Unified median is 8.3.

#1,626 of 9,557 schools in California · Garden Grove Unified: 8 high schools rated, median 8.3

The brief

A Garden Grove Unified high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,626 of 9,557 schools in California and 17 of 64 in Garden Grove Unified.

Los Amigos High is listed in Garden Grove Unified, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math30%4 points below the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading63%10 points above the California average of 53%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has held near 46% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 CAASPP; 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.6
25% of the rating
Academics
8.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Los Amigos High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
51
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
40
Some Transit
Bike Score
61
Bikeable
City reported crime
1,765/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Fountain Valley. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Fountain Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
24.2% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
20 sports
10 boys' · 10 girls' · 38 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Los Amigos High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Los Amigos High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Los Amigos High School is located in Fountain Valley, California, and is one of seven high schools within the Garden Grove Unified School District 2. The campus is situated at the southeast corner of Newhope Street and Heil Ave, one block east of Mile Square Park 2. The school offers specific academic programs, including a Community Schools model, an Early College Academy (ECA), and a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program 3. These initiatives were highlighted in a special segment filmed by ABC7 reporter David Gonzalez, who returned to his alma mater to cover campus activities 3. The school community engages in various events, such as the 2026 GGUSD 1st Impressions Art Exhibit, where student artwork is displayed 3. Additionally, the Los Amigos Latinos Unidos group hosts fundraisers, including a pizza event at Blaze Pizza in January 2026 3. School governance includes regular School Site Council meetings, with one scheduled for April 29 via Zoom 3.
Sources (2)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
  2. www.losamigoshs.com
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #1,626 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Los Amigos High's MySchoolScout rating?

Los Amigos High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Los Amigos High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Amigos High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,437
Student-teacher ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Orange County
4-year graduation
89.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#17 of 64
Schools in district
66
District spending per student
$20,026
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 92708)
56,358
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
43.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.