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Laguna Hills High

25401 Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653Saddleback Valley Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,434
Students
Total enrolled
96%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 11% vs nat'l
$14,959
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
22.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 43% vs nat'l
55/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,434 students in grades 09–12 in Laguna Hills, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,959 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 55th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Laguna Hills High is a very large high in Laguna Hills, California, serving grades 09–12 with 1,434 students. The district invests $14,959 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 22.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 96% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Laguna Hills High

1,434
Total Students
22.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
53%
Free Lunch
65
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution765 male · 663 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility53%
National avg 52% · 760 students
Student Composition
11%
33%
50%
Asian11%
White33%
Hispanic / Latino50%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 063386005303

Academic Outcomes at Laguna Hills High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
96
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
96%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 55th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 93th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92653

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,959Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,959
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,582
Student Support$2,842
Administration$1,795
Operations$2,244
Other$1,496
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,959 spent per student, an estimated $6,627 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
63%
State government
29.5%
Local (property tax)
62.5%
Federal programs
7.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 96% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Foothill Ranch ElementaryMelinda Heights ElementaryRalph A. Gates DLI Magnet ElementaryPortola Hills Elementary
+17 more
↓
Middle
Rancho Santa Margarita IntermediateSerrano IntermediateLa Paz IntermediateLos Alisos Intermediate
↓
High School
Trabuco Hills HighEl Toro HighMission Viejo HighSilverado High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyOrange County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSaddleback Valley Unified →
Phone: (949)770-5447
NCES ID: 063386005303
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Laguna Hills seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Saddleback Valley Unified
High
Trabuco Hills High
2,579 students · 09–12
● 47 opp37% FRL
High
El Toro High
2,031 students · 09–12
● 47 opp49% FRL
High
Mission Viejo High
1,646 students · 09–12
● 47 opp41% FRL
Elem
Foothill Ranch Elementary
1,056 students · KG–06
● 47 opp27% FRL
Mid
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
1,041 students · 07–08
34% FRL
Mid
Serrano Intermediate
977 students · 07–08
● 47 opp48% FRL
Elem
Melinda Heights Elementary
959 students · KG–06
25% FRL
Elem
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
940 students · KG–06
● 47 opp62% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
25401 Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.