School Overview
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.
930
Total Students
51.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laguna Beach High
Demographic Student Count
White656
Hispanic125
Black9
Asian65
Two or More72
American Indian2
  • White
    656 (70.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    125 (13.5 %)
  • Two or More
    72 (7.8 %)
  • Asian
    65 (7.0 %)
  • Black
    9 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
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: Laguna Beach Unified
Phone: (949)497-7750
Website: http://www.lbusd.org/page.cfm?p522
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 930
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30
Grades Taught
Grade 9 205
Grade 10 201
Grade 11 250
Grade 12 274

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laguna Beach High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9205
Grade 10201
Grade 11250
Grade 12274
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laguna Beach High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43546.8%
Male49453.1%
Not Specified10.1%
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