Serving 390 students in grades 9-12, Malibu High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 390 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Malibu High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malibu High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Malibu High School is ranked #792 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Malibu High School?
The graduation rate of Malibu High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Malibu High School?
390 students attend Malibu High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Malibu High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malibu High School?
Malibu High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Malibu High School offer ?
Malibu High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Malibu High School part of?
I like this school except for one entitled worker who doesn't permit phones during lunch while my teachers do. She is very close to the principal.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - AntiKaren
54/28/2021
Fantastic teachers and staff. They are attentive and care about their students. We have come from a private school and Malbu Middle School is superior by a long shot. The students watch out for each other and parent involvement is high, which makes for a much better and safer environment.
- Posted by Parent - j edward
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 390 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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