Mira Costa High School
School Overview
Mira Costa High School is a public school located in Manhattan Beach, California. It is a school in Manhattan Beach Unified School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 68% of students are proficient in Math learning and 82% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,538 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 25 to 1 where a total of 101 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,538 students are attending Mira Costa High School. By gender, there are 1,226 and 1,312 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Mira Costa High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 224 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 48 | 23 | 25 |
| White | 120 | 70 | 50 |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 16 | 27 |
| IDEA program | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 224 | 115 | 109 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 101 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Mira Costa High School and the students to teacher ratio is 25 to 1. All teachers are certified. 99.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 101 | Students per teacher: 25 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 101 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.0% |
| School counselors | 9 | Students per counselor: 282 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 6 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 13,427 Households |
| Population | 35,470 |
| Male | 17,155 |
| Female | 18,345 |
| Child Population | 11,628 |
| Total Housing Units | 15,020 Units |
| Average House Value | $2,000,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $2,628 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.10% |
| Average Household Income | $153,023 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 97.82% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Mira Costa High School offers 25 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 1,217 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 626 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Mira Costa High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 25 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 1,217 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 334 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 521 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 1,101 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 626 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Manhattan Beach Unified
In Manhattan Beach Unified, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MANHATTAN BEACH, California
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