La Mirada High School

La Mirada High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13520 Adelfa Dr,  La Mirada, CA
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
3.6
2.9
1,726 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Darryl Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
54.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.9%
State Average
19.4%
Science
10.2%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
379:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Hispanic
72.1%
White
11.8%
Asian
6%
Filipino
4.3%
Black
2.6%
Two or more races
2.1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#119 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Long Beach 367 Students
University of California - Irvine 348 Students
California State University, Fullerton 348 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 342 Students
University of California - San Diego 245 Students
University of California - Berkeley 215 Students
University of Southern California 203 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 186 Students
San Diego State University 182 Students
University of California - Davis 138 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 130 Students
Nursing 118 Students
Biology 104 Students
Psychology 102 Students
Political Science and Government 52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students
Communications 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 340 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/13/2026
There are many really wonderful people at LMHS who really cares about the students, including teachers, academic counselors, and administrators. Like all public high schools it has its ups and downs such as with cleanliness and the occasional difficult teacher, but overall it has been a positive experience.
4.0 Junior
12/1/2025
It's been good actually I'm apart of their Early College Program which has been very helpful. Overall not a bad experience at all.
4.0 Alum
4/21/2025
I think that many of the AP courses can help prepare students with time management since they have a lengthy work-load. However, many of the assignments are busy work and focus more on doing work than studying. I think there should be a larger focus with providing more resources to learn material and apply that material rather than focusing on giving the students work to do.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 21 Reviews
5.0 student
4/19/2024
It is a safe school where I have made many friends over my 4 years here. The ASB plans a lot of fun events. The school just opened new tennis courts in the fall, the brand new football stadium is going to be open shortly and there will be state of the art facilities for baseball, softball and a prac...
5.0 other
4/1/2024
I had an incredible experience going to LMHS. I felt supported by teachers, was in a couple clubs, was in choir and had several friends throughout my experience. I felt like it was a pretty balanced school with opportunities for students to be a part of anything they wanted to try. My parents felt l...
2.0 parent
5/16/2023
I hate being here. I have never enjoyed a single day doing any of the work that is assigned here. I can't even say that this is a learning environment, as I haven't "learned" anything meaningful. The ONLY thing that makes this school bearable are the friends you make, which is a given at literally e...
1.0 parent
5/6/2021
The teachers harass students and disrespects them in the worse ways, bringing their self esteem down. I’m writing this review based on the experience my two students had to go through and face with no support from administrators who was more interested in the reputation of the school and covering up...

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La Mirada High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in La Mirada, CA, in the La Mirada neighborhood, and is served by the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,726 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. La Mirada High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $933,407. Discover additional schools in the area, like California High School, La Serna High School, Wisdom Mission School, and more. Learn more about what La Mirada has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near La Mirada High School.

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