LAGUNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
Laguna Beach High is a public high school that is part of the Laguna Beach Unified school district, located in Laguna Beach, CA with about 1,084 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Laguna Beach High has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Laguna Beach High School (LBHS), located in the heart of the coastal city of Laguna Beach, California, is the sole high school in the Laguna Beach Unified School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and unique elective programs. Its location in a vibrant arts community heavily influences the school’s culture, fostering a robust commitment to the visual and performing arts, alongside a competitive interscholastic athletics program.
The school is characterized by its relatively small student population compared to neighboring districts, which allows for a more personalized educational environment and close-knit campus atmosphere. LBHS emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional well-being. By leveraging its unique seaside setting and community partnerships, Laguna Beach High provides its students with a rigorous preparatory experience aimed at success in higher education while encouraging them to be active, creative participants in their local and global communities.
For more information, contact Laguna Beach High at (949) 497-7750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2340
(949) 497-7750
LAGUNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Laguna Beach, CA with about 1,084 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,084
- Teachers:
- 53.3
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,084 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAGUNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.2%
- Asian
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.