La Mirada High

www.lamiradahs.org

1,759 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

La Mirada High School, located in the city of La Mirada, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of school spirit and community identity, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and professional career paths. The campus fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue excellence in their studies while engaging in a wide variety of extracurricular programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, La Mirada High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student life, often competing at a high level in regional sports. The school provides various pathways for student involvement, including performing arts, competitive clubs, and career-technical education (CTE) programs. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and holistic development, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

1,759

Total Students

73.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Mirada High
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	1,216
Black	45
Asian	190
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
1,216 (69.1 %)
White
249 (14.2 %)
Asian
190 (10.8 %)
Two or More
48 (2.7 %)
Black
45 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.5 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-3315
Website:	http://www.lamiradahs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	894
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 9 415

Grade 10 499

Grade 11 431

Grade 12 414