Mira Costa High School

About Mira Costa High School

Mira Costa High School is a public high school located in Manhattan Beach, California. It is part of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. Founded in 1950, Mira Costa is one of the oldest and most established high schools in the South Bay. It has a long-standing tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts.
Mira Costa offers a wide range of courses, from college-level Advanced Placement classes to career and technical education programs. The school also has a strong commitment to the arts, offering students the opportunity to explore their creativity in music, theater, visual arts, and more.
Outside of the classroom, Mira Costa students are engaged in a variety of activities, including student government, service organizations, and sports teams. The school is also home to a number of clubs and organizations, such as the Mira Costa Robotics Club and the Mira Costa Environmental Club.
Mira Costa High School is a vibrant and diverse community, providing students with an excellent education and a range of opportunities to explore their interests and passions.

Address:	1401 Artesia Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone:	(310) 318-7337
Site:	miracostahigh.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,463 students

Overview Mira Costa High School

Mira Costa High School serves 2,463 students in grades 9-12.
Mira Costa High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Mira Costa High School

Mira Costa High School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Mira Costa High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.