Enrollment
1,726
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · La Mirada, CA
La Mirada High
Federal NCES profile for La Mirada High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062769004172
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Mirada High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in La Mirada · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
La Mirada High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Mirada High ranks #2 of 10 public schools in La Mirada, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769004172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Mirada High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Mirada High
La Mirada High is a large high school in La Mirada, California, enrolling 1,726 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,726 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 344 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among La Mirada's high schools, it stands alongside El Camino High (Continuation) (256 students): La Mirada High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.6:1 vs 15.1:1).
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students) and Los Alisos Middle (920 students) alongside La Mirada High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Mirada High compares
La Mirada High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,726 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,726
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
White 11.8%
Asian 10.3%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, La Mirada High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified, which includes La Mirada High.
$17,508
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 65.5%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How La Mirada High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corvallis Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Mirada High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in La Mirada
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,726 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Mirada High
How many students attend La Mirada High?
La Mirada High has 1,726 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Mirada, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Mirada High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Mirada High is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Mirada High?
43.5% of students at La Mirada High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Mirada High?
The largest demographic group at La Mirada High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in La Mirada, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Mirada High?
La Mirada High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Mirada High rank among public schools in La Mirada?
By Resource Investment Index, La Mirada High ranks #2 of 10 public schools in La Mirada, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Mirada on the city page.
Is La Mirada High a good school?
La Mirada High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides La Mirada High, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students), Los Alisos Middle (920 students), and John H. Glenn High (882 students). See the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district page for the complete list.
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