For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,017 students in La Mirada, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in La Mirada, CA are La Mirada High School and El Camino High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Mirada, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in La Mirada have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
La Mirada, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Mirada High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Mirada, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Mirada High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13520 Adelfa Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,748 students
Rank: #22.
El Camino High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
La Mirada, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Performance Lrn Center - Cds (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15920 Barbala Rd
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 868-0431
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 868-0431
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Mirada, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in La Mirada, CA include La Mirada High School and El Camino High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in La Mirada?
2 public high schools are located in La Mirada.
What is the racial composition of students in La Mirada?
La Mirada public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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