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Laguna Beach Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,566 students in Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Public Schools in Laguna Beach Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.48, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,566 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
143 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
316 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
56%
# Black Students
18 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,808 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
70%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
274 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
151
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
177
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
197
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
287
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
256
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,709 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,860 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,709
$19,801
Spending / Student
$26,860
$18,236
Best Laguna Beach Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Top Of The World Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21601 Tree Top Ln.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7790
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7790
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
El Morro Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8681 N. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7780
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7780
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Thurston Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Laguna Beach High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
625 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7750
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laguna Beach Unified School District?
Laguna Beach Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,566 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Laguna Beach Unified School District?
70% of Laguna Beach Unified School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laguna Beach Unified School District?
Laguna Beach Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Laguna Beach Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,860 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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