Los Alamitos High School

About Los Alamitos High School

Los Alamitos High School is a public high school located in Los Alamitos, California. It is part of the Los Alamitos Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school is known for its strong academic reputation and its numerous athletic programs. The school offers a range of Advanced Placement courses, as well as an International Baccalaureate program. The school also boasts a wide range of extracurricular activities, including music, theater, and sports. Los Alamitos High School has consistently been ranked among the highest performing schools in the state of California. The school’s athletic program is particularly successful, with teams competing in CIF Southern Section competitions. Los Alamitos High School is a great choice for students seeking a rigorous academic experience and a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Address:	3591 Cerritos Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone:	(562) 799-4780
Site:	lahs.losal.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	3,208 students

Overview Los Alamitos High School

Los Alamitos High School serves 3,208 students in grades 9-12.
Los Alamitos High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Los Alamitos High School

Los Alamitos High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Los Alamitos High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.