Very Good
#1844 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Mira Costa High
High School · Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach, CA
A Manhattan Beach Unified high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
325 South Peck Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Math 54% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mira Costa High score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 65% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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
6.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mira Costa 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,692/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manhattan 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
$193,904
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,492/mo
College educated
79%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90266; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Academy Sb: South BayPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Fusion Academy South BayPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Beach Cities Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Beach Cities Learning, Manhattan BeachPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Manhattan Beach Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mira Costa High is listed in Manhattan Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mira Costa High
Mira Costa High is a public high school in Manhattan Beach, CA, part of Manhattan Beach Unified, serving approximately 2,568 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,844 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mira Costa High
What grades does Mira Costa High serve?
Mira Costa High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mira Costa High?
Mira Costa High has an enrollment of approximately 2,568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mira Costa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mira Costa High is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mira Costa High rank in CA?
Mira Costa High ranks #1,844 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mira Costa High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mira Costa 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 Mira Costa High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mira Costa High has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mira Costa High a charter school?
No, Mira Costa High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mira Costa High a Title I school?
No, Mira Costa High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mira Costa High?
6.9% of students at Mira Costa 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
- 2,568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (310) 318-7337
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90266)
- 34,584
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 90266; 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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