Laguna Beach High School

Laguna Beach High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
625 Park Ave,  Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach Unified School District
3.8
3.2
1,013 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christopher Herzfeld
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
86.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
39.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
24.7%
State Average
9.9%
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
351:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.8%
White
70.5%
Hispanic
13.4%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
Black
1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#122 Best Public HS Teachers in California
#123 Best Public HS in California
#185 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 234 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 194 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 187 Students
University of California - Berkeley 186 Students
University of California - San Diego 178 Students
San Diego State University 164 Students
University of Southern California 164 Students
University of California - Irvine 148 Students
University of California - Davis 110 Students
University of San Diego 103 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 172 Students
Psychology 102 Students
Biology 79 Students
Political Science and Government 49 Students
Economics 49 Students
Marketing 45 Students
Communications 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Pre-Law Studies 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 150 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/5/2025
My school is amazing. It is a small community that works together and greatly enriches their students. I am beyond grateful to attend this school, however I think our attendance at sports games could improve, along with involvement from administrators.
5.0 Sophomore
10/15/2024
I loved the safety of the school and the size, you know everyone there. The campus has a beautiful view of the ocean and the facilities are well kept. The teachers are overall really good and support students. I would like to see some facilities updated because some of it is a little outdated, also more bathrooms on campus would be nice.
4.0 Sophomore
5/14/2024
I love Laguna Beach High School because it gives students the proper college readiness and advise that they need. The teachers are nice, and the staff cares about their students. The music program and visual arts program is very nice as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 8 Reviews
1.0 student
5/30/2024
The teachers do not teach an adequate curriculum and do no allow students to move ahead if they have already learned or proven they have more advanced knowledge on the subject. The school has no protection and is oblivious to bullying. The flimsy school board wants students to be at the same level a...
3.0 parent
6/19/2023
Accountability from staff is needed and special education is very much in need of developing to keep from students having to attend a school outside the district to fulfill their needs.
2.0 parent
5/18/2023
Here is the truth as I see it. Most parents feel at ease reading high ratings based on a very rudimentary collection of data but fail to look more critically at the curriculum, culture and mission. It would be very cavalier to say Laguna Beach HS is a country club but my observation has been that pa...
1.0 other
3/5/2018
Bottom line: This school with all its money and beauty is horrible unless you are looking to be unsuccess in anything but sports or arts. There is absolutely no encouragement what so ever to be strong in academics. The lack of encouragement causes the students in this school to simply not care eithe...

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Laguna Beach High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Laguna Beach, CA and is served by the Laguna Beach Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,013 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Laguna Beach High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $3,193,214. Discover additional schools in the area, like Orange County School of the Arts, Thurston Middle School, Aliso Viejo Christian, and more. Learn more about what Laguna Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Laguna Beach High School.

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