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Mira Costa High

Manhattan Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 1401 Artesia Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-6968

(310) 318-7337

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10/10
#93
Rank 93 out of 1,227
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #107 · 91st percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #98 · 92nd percentile
Science10/10 · #120 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mira Costa High sits at the heart of Manhattan Beach, one of LA's most sought-after beach communities where the laid-back surf culture meets genuinely high academic expectations. The school consistently ranks among California's top public high schools, drawing families who want strong college prep without sacrificing the easy beach-town lifestyle that defines this stretch of the South Bay. If you're raising kids in a place where weekend mornings split between the pier and club sports, and you still want rigorous coursework waiting for them Monday morning, Manhattan Beach Unified delivers on both fronts.

Student Demographics

584 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
347 (59%)
Hispanic
93 (16%)
Multiple Races
72 (12%)
Asian
62 (11%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners11 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged46 (8%)
Students with Disabilities75 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,473
Enrollment
99.8
Teachers (FTE)
24.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
25
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

23
AP Courses
offered
51.9%
AP Participation
of students
1,296
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Mustang · CIF Southern Section

30
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #122 · 95th percentile

273 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found