Best High Schools in Laguna Beach, CA

Laguna Beach, CA has 4 high schools with 7,118 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Laguna Beach score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Laguna Beach exceed expectations.

1. University High

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2164 Students

2. Corona Del Mar High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newport-mesa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2059 Students

3. Dana Hills High

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1965 Students

4. Laguna Beach High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 930 Students

Best Middle Schools in Laguna Beach, CA

Laguna Beach, CA has 3 middle schools with 2,065 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Laguna Beach score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Laguna Beach underperform expectations.

1. Niguel Hills Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students

2. Rancho San Joaquin Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 807 Students

3. Thurston Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Laguna Beach, CA

Laguna Beach, CA has 8 elementary schools with 2,790 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Laguna Beach score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Laguna Beach greatly exceed expectations.

1. Newport Coast Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newport-mesa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 456 Students

2. Harbor View Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newport-mesa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 295 Students

3. Anneliese School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Anneliese School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 48 Students

4. Bonita Canyon Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 404 Students

5. Top Of The World Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 557 Students

6. El Morro Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students

7. Moulton Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students

8. Montessori School Of Laguna Beach

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Montessori School Of Laguna Beach • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 64 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Laguna Beach, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Laguna Beach, CA has a total population of 23,598 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Laguna Beach, CA

11,973

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

68%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Laguna Beach, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

29.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.20 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laguna Beach, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laguna Beach, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,652 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Laguna Beach, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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