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Mira Costa High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1401 Artesia Blvd,
Manhattan Beach, CA
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Ben Dale
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
98%
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
B-
B
B+
A
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
84.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
24.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
15.5%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
290:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.7%
Female
48.9%
White
60.1%
Hispanic
14.2%
Two or more races
13.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.2%
Black
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#55
Best College Prep Public HS in California
#76
Best Public HS in California
#180
Best HS For Stem in California
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.
University of California - Los Angeles
775 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
599 Students
University of California - Berkeley
552 Students
University of Southern California
535 Students
University of California - San Diego
484 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
411 Students
San Diego State University
384 Students
University of California - Irvine
336 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz
316 Students
University of Oregon
307 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
542 Students
Psychology
260 Students
Biology
158 Students
Computer Science
145 Students
Political Science and Government
138 Students
Communications
130 Students
Economics
126 Students
Marketing
112 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
103 Students
Finance
100 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/4/2025
Loved the school, very happy my son was able to attend. He got a great education, well prepared for college, lots of resources to help figure out next steps after graduation and had a great time playing on the Lacrosse team as well. Learned sportsmanship, how to balance school and extracurriculars and had fun.
2/26/2025
Overall throughout my high school experience I have learned to love it during my time at Mira Costa. The teachers are amazing and it's very easy to make friends. I definitely recommend the school for others.
2/17/2025
more diversity to make the school more welcoming would definitely improve the atmosphere. inclusion events would be useful too
GreatSchools Reviews
8/31/2022
Mira Costa Highschool is a great school experience to learn different and unique topics for your student.As a student I can tell you that the work load won't be easy but if you strive hard and are determined to reach your goal you will be fine.
1/4/2020
Overall, I thought it was good, but the administration is a joke.
1/15/2019
Overall, MCHS is a pretty average school with a well-below-average administration. Like anywhere, there are some very good teachers and some not-so-good. When your school is composed of students from families who take school VERY seriously, you are bound to test well (certainly above the state avera...
12/1/2018
I spent six years as parent at Mira Costa. As there were challenging times with teachers, the school offers a great opportunity for students with varying interest to find their place. Visual and Performing Arts, Model UN, and core curriculum resulting in a high school score in the State of Californi...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$1.6M - $13.3M
Homes For Sale
63
Average Home Value
$3,636,544
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Average Household Income
$196,897
% of College Grads
77.9%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,524 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
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Parks in this Area
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- Trails
- Playground
Marine Avenue Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
Manhattan Heights Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
Polliwog Park
- Dog Park
- Playground
- Amphitheater
Live Oak Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Bruce's Beach
- Basketball
- Beach
Larsson Street Parkette
- Picnic Area
- Playground
8th Street Park
- Picnic Area
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Mira Costa High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Manhattan Beach, CA, in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood, and is served by the Manhattan Beach Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,568 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Mira Costa 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 3.69, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $3,636,544. Discover additional schools in the area, like Redondo Union High School, Lawndale High School, R.K. Lloyde High School, and more. Learn more about what Manhattan Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mira Costa High School.