Serving 2,497 students in grades 9-12, Mira Costa High School ranks in the top 20% 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 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Mira Costa High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mira Costa High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mira Costa High School?
The graduation rate of Mira Costa High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mira Costa High School?
2,497 students attend Mira Costa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mira Costa High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mira Costa High School?
Mira Costa High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mira Costa High School offer ?
Mira Costa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mira Costa High School part of?
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