Rancho Alamitos High

www.ranchoalamitoshs.com

1,557 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rancho Alamitos High School, located in Garden Grove, California, is a public secondary school within the Garden Grove Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes rigorous academic programs, such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses and career-technical education pathways, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Rancho Alamitos is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school hosts a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and leadership. With a focus on fostering a supportive environment, the staff and faculty work to promote academic excellence while helping students develop the social and collaborative skills necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

1,557

Total Students

76.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Alamitos High
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	937
Black	16
Asian	495
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
937 (60.3 %)
Asian
495 (31.9 %)
White
71 (4.6 %)
Two or More
23 (1.5 %)
Black
16 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6415
Website:	http://www.ranchoalamitoshs.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,034
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	212

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 2

Grade 9 383

Grade 10 375

Grade 11 424

Grade 12 373