- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062769004172
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
La Mirada High held near 1,748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 74.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 062769004172 · La Mirada, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,726 enr · 23.6:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High (2,075 students)
La Mirada High held near 1,748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 74.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Mirada High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk High
Norwalk High
2,075 students
- This school
La Mirada High
1,726 students
- Los Alisos Mid
Los Alisos Middle
920 students
- John H. Glenn
John H. Glenn High
882 students
- Reginald M. Be 718
Reginald M. Benton Middle
718 students
- Corvallis Midd 663
Corvallis Middle
663 students
What this shows La Mirada High reports 1,726 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Mirada High compares
La Mirada High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,207
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified reports $19,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,726 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,759 (2022-23) → 1,748 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.