How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mira Costa High | Patricia Dreizler Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Manhattan Beach, CA | Redondo Beach, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,473 | 41 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.8% | 26.8% |
| 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 | Mira Costa High | Patricia Dreizler Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,039 | $14,216 |
| District | Manhattan Beach Unified | Redondo Beach Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mira Costa High | Patricia Dreizler Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.1% | 47.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% | 36.8% |
| Asian | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 13.4% | 7.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mira Costa High | Patricia Dreizler Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 288:1 | 88:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.1% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 0 |
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.