How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Aliso Niguel High | Laguna Beach High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aliso Viejo, CA | Laguna Beach, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,563 | 815 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.5:1 | 17.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.2% | 13.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Aliso Niguel High | Laguna Beach High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,820 | $30,217 |
| District | Capistrano Unified | Laguna Beach School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Aliso Niguel High | Laguna Beach High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.3% | 73.0% |
| African American | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% | 11.3% |
| Asian | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.5% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Aliso Niguel High | Laguna Beach High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 17 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 458:1 | 338:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.4% | 20.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 39 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.