- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Alamitos, CA
Los Alamitos High
Federal NCES profile for Los Alamitos High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062259007304
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Alamitos High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Los Alamitos · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Alamitos High has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alamitos High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Los Alamitos, CA.
School address
District: Los Alamitos Unified · California
NCES ID 062259007304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Los Alamitos High held near 3,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 120.8 → 120.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 062259007304 · Los Alamitos, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,915 enr · 24.3:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle (1,018 students)
Los Alamitos High held near 3,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 120.8 → 120.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Alamitos High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Los Alamitos High
2,915 students
- Sharon Christa 1,018
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
1,018 students
- Oak Middle 998
Oak Middle
998 students
- J. H. Mcgaugh 721
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary
721 students
- Francis Hopkin 642
Francis Hopkinson Elementary
642 students
- Jack L. Weaver 640
Jack L. Weaver Elementary
640 students
What this shows Los Alamitos High reports 2,915 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Alamitos High compares
Los Alamitos 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,915 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,915
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,064
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Asian 16.4%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Los Alamitos High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Alamitos Unified reports $15,064 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Alamitos High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Hopkinson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack L. Weaver Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Alamitos High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~2,915 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Alamitos High
How many students attend Los Alamitos High?
Los Alamitos High has 2,915 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Alamitos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,055 (2022-23) → 3,005 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Alamitos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Alamitos High is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Alamitos High?
13.6% of students at Los Alamitos High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Alamitos High?
The largest demographic group at Los Alamitos High is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Los Alamitos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Alamitos High?
Los Alamitos High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Los Alamitos High rank among public schools in Los Alamitos?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alamitos High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Alamitos Unified?
Besides Los Alamitos High, Los Alamitos Unified also operates Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle (1,018 students), Oak Middle (998 students), and J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary (721 students). See the Los Alamitos Unified district page for the complete list.